How many syllables in “gentlemanlinesses”?
syllables in "gentlemanlinesses"
Word details
Syllables
5
gent · lema · nlin · esse · s
Letters
17
g · e · n · t · l · e · m · a · n · l · i · n · e · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “gentlemanlinesses”
The word “gentlemanlinesses” contains 5 syllables, divided as gent · lema · nlin · esse · s. It has 17 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gentlemanlinesses" have?
"gentlemanlinesses" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "gentlemanlinesses" into syllables?
"gentlemanlinesses" is divided into syllables as: gent · lema · nlin · esse · s.
What is the Scrabble score for "gentlemanlinesses"?
The Scrabble score for "gentlemanlinesses" is 20 points.
Using “gentlemanlinesses” in writing
"gentlemanlinesses" (gent · lema · nlin · esse · s) 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, “gentlemanlinesses” 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.