How many syllables in “foresightedness”?
syllables in "foresightedness"
Word details
Syllables
5
fo · re · sig · hted · ness
Letters
15
f · o · r · e · s · i · g · h · t · e · d · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “foresightedness”
The word “foresightedness” contains 5 syllables, divided as fo · re · sig · hted · ness. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "foresightedness" have?
"foresightedness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "foresightedness" into syllables?
"foresightedness" is divided into syllables as: fo · re · sig · hted · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "foresightedness"?
The Scrabble score for "foresightedness" is 23 points.
Using “foresightedness” in writing
"foresightedness" (fo · re · sig · hted · 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, “foresightedness” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.