How many syllables in “excessiveness”?
syllables in "excessiveness"
Word details
Syllables
5
ex · ces · si · ve · ness
Letters
13
e · x · c · e · s · s · i · v · e · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
25
points
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About the word “excessiveness”
The word “excessiveness” contains 5 syllables, divided as ex · ces · si · ve · ness. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "excessiveness" have?
"excessiveness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "excessiveness" into syllables?
"excessiveness" is divided into syllables as: ex · ces · si · ve · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "excessiveness"?
The Scrabble score for "excessiveness" is 25 points.
Using “excessiveness” in writing
"excessiveness" (ex · ces · 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, “excessiveness” is worth 25 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.