How many syllables in “felicitousness”?
syllables in "felicitousness"
Word details
Syllables
5
fe · li · ci · tou · sness
Letters
14
f · e · l · i · c · i · t · o · u · s · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
19
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About the word “felicitousness”
The word “felicitousness” contains 5 syllables, divided as fe · li · ci · tou · sness. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "felicitousness" have?
"felicitousness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "felicitousness" into syllables?
"felicitousness" is divided into syllables as: fe · li · ci · tou · sness.
What is the Scrabble score for "felicitousness"?
The Scrabble score for "felicitousness" is 19 points.
Using “felicitousness” in writing
"felicitousness" (fe · li · ci · tou · sness) 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, “felicitousness” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.