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How many syllables in “fugitiveness”?

5

syllables in "fugitiveness"

fugitiveness
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Word details

Syllables

5

fu · gi · ti · ve · ness

Letters

12

f · u · g · i · t · i · v · e · n · e · s · s

Scrabble

19

points

Scrabble letter values

f4
u1
g2
i1
t1
i1
v4
e1
n1
e1
s1
s1

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About the word “fugitiveness

The word fugitiveness contains 5 syllables, divided as fu · gi · ti · ve · ness. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "fugitiveness" have?

"fugitiveness" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "fugitiveness" into syllables?

"fugitiveness" is divided into syllables as: fu · gi · ti · ve · ness.

What is the Scrabble score for "fugitiveness"?

The Scrabble score for "fugitiveness" is 19 points.

Using “fugitiveness” in writing

"fugitiveness" (fu · gi · ti · ve · 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, fugitiveness 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.

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