How many syllables in “excursiveness”?
syllables in "excursiveness"
Word details
Syllables
5
ex · cur · si · ve · ness
Letters
13
e · x · c · u · r · s · i · v · e · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
25
points
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About the word “excursiveness”
The word “excursiveness” contains 5 syllables, divided as ex · cur · si · ve · ness. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "excursiveness" have?
"excursiveness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "excursiveness" into syllables?
"excursiveness" is divided into syllables as: ex · cur · si · ve · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "excursiveness"?
The Scrabble score for "excursiveness" is 25 points.
Using “excursiveness” in writing
"excursiveness" (ex · cur · 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, “excursiveness” 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.