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How many syllables in “erosiveness”?

5

syllables in "erosiveness"

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Word details

Syllables

5

e · ro · si · ve · ness

Letters

11

e · r · o · s · i · v · e · n · e · s · s

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

e1
r1
o1
s1
i1
v4
e1
n1
e1
s1
s1

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About the word “erosiveness

The word erosiveness contains 5 syllables, divided as e · ro · si · ve · ness. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "erosiveness" have?

"erosiveness" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "erosiveness" into syllables?

"erosiveness" is divided into syllables as: e · ro · si · ve · ness.

What is the Scrabble score for "erosiveness"?

The Scrabble score for "erosiveness" is 14 points.

Using “erosiveness” in writing

"erosiveness" (e · ro · si · ve · ness) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, erosiveness is worth 14 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.

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