How many syllables in “gentlemanliness”?
syllables in "gentlemanliness"
Word details
Syllables
5
gen · tle · man · li · ness
Letters
15
g · e · n · t · l · e · m · a · n · l · i · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “gentlemanliness”
The word “gentlemanliness” contains 5 syllables, divided as gen · tle · man · li · ness. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gentlemanliness" have?
"gentlemanliness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "gentlemanliness" into syllables?
"gentlemanliness" is divided into syllables as: gen · tle · man · li · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "gentlemanliness"?
The Scrabble score for "gentlemanliness" is 18 points.
Using “gentlemanliness” in writing
"gentlemanliness" (gen · tle · man · li · 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, “gentlemanliness” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.