How many syllables in “finenesses”?
syllables in "finenesses"
Word details
Syllables
3
fine · ness · es
Letters
10
f · i · n · e · n · e · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “finenesses”
The word “finenesses” contains 3 syllables, divided as fine · ness · es. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "finenesses" have?
"finenesses" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "finenesses" into syllables?
"finenesses" is divided into syllables as: fine · ness · es.
What is the Scrabble score for "finenesses"?
The Scrabble score for "finenesses" is 13 points.
Using “finenesses” in writing
Three-syllable words like "finenesses" (fine · ness · es) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “finenesses” is worth 13 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.