How many syllables in “doltishnesses”?
syllables in "doltishnesses"
Word details
Syllables
3
dolti · shnes · ses
Letters
13
d · o · l · t · i · s · h · n · e · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
17
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About the word “doltishnesses”
The word “doltishnesses” contains 3 syllables, divided as dolti · shnes · ses. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "doltishnesses" have?
"doltishnesses" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "doltishnesses" into syllables?
"doltishnesses" is divided into syllables as: dolti · shnes · ses.
What is the Scrabble score for "doltishnesses"?
The Scrabble score for "doltishnesses" is 17 points.
Using “doltishnesses” in writing
Three-syllable words like "doltishnesses" (dolti · shnes · ses) 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, “doltishnesses” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.