How many syllables in “forebodingness”?
syllables in "forebodingness"
Word details
Syllables
5
fo · re · bo · din · gness
Letters
14
f · o · r · e · b · o · d · i · n · g · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “forebodingness”
The word “forebodingness” contains 5 syllables, divided as fo · re · bo · din · gness. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "forebodingness" have?
"forebodingness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "forebodingness" into syllables?
"forebodingness" is divided into syllables as: fo · re · bo · din · gness.
What is the Scrabble score for "forebodingness"?
The Scrabble score for "forebodingness" is 21 points.
Using “forebodingness” in writing
"forebodingness" (fo · re · bo · din · gness) 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, “forebodingness” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.