How many syllables in “expansiveness”?
syllables in "expansiveness"
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
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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.