How many syllables in “forwardnesses”?
syllables in "forwardnesses"
Word details
Syllables
3
forwa · rdnes · ses
Letters
13
f · o · r · w · a · r · d · n · e · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “forwardnesses”
The word “forwardnesses” contains 3 syllables, divided as forwa · rdnes · ses. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "forwardnesses" have?
"forwardnesses" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "forwardnesses" into syllables?
"forwardnesses" is divided into syllables as: forwa · rdnes · ses.
What is the Scrabble score for "forwardnesses"?
The Scrabble score for "forwardnesses" is 20 points.
Using “forwardnesses” in writing
Three-syllable words like "forwardnesses" (forwa · rdnes · ses) 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, “forwardnesses” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “forwardnesses”
The letters in “forwardnesses” can be rearranged to spell one other word: frowardnesses.