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How many syllables in “doggednesses”?

3

syllables in "doggednesses"

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Word details

Syllables

3

dogg · edne · sses

Letters

12

d · o · g · g · e · d · n · e · s · s · e · s

Scrabble

16

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
o1
g2
g2
e1
d2
n1
e1
s1
s1
e1
s1

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About the word “doggednesses

The word doggednesses contains 3 syllables, divided as dogg · edne · sses. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "doggednesses" have?

"doggednesses" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "doggednesses" into syllables?

"doggednesses" is divided into syllables as: dogg · edne · sses.

What is the Scrabble score for "doggednesses"?

The Scrabble score for "doggednesses" is 16 points.

Using “doggednesses” in writing

Three-syllable words like "doggednesses" (dogg · edne · sses) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, doggednesses is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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