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How many syllables in “expansiveness”?

5

syllables in "expansiveness"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ex · pan · si · ve · ness

Letters

13

e · x · p · a · n · s · i · v · e · n · e · s · s

Scrabble

25

points

Scrabble letter values

e1
x8
p3
a1
n1
s1
i1
v4
e1
n1
e1
s1
s1

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About the word “expansiveness

The word expansiveness contains 5 syllables, divided as ex · pan · si · ve · ness. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "expansiveness" have?

"expansiveness" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "expansiveness" into syllables?

"expansiveness" is divided into syllables as: ex · pan · si · ve · ness.

What is the Scrabble score for "expansiveness"?

The Scrabble score for "expansiveness" is 25 points.

Using “expansiveness” in writing

"expansiveness" (ex · pan · 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, expansiveness 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.

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