How many syllables in “gaseousness”?
syllables in "gaseousness"
Word details
Syllables
3
gaseou · sness
Letters
11
g · a · s · e · o · u · s · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
12
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About the word “gaseousness”
The word “gaseousness” contains 3 syllables, divided as gaseou · sness. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gaseousness" have?
"gaseousness" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "gaseousness" into syllables?
"gaseousness" is divided into syllables as: gaseou · sness.
What is the Scrabble score for "gaseousness"?
The Scrabble score for "gaseousness" is 12 points.
Using “gaseousness” in writing
Three-syllable words like "gaseousness" (gaseou · sness) 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, “gaseousness” is worth 12 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.