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How many syllables in “gladsomenesses”?

4

syllables in "gladsomenesses"

gladsomenesses
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Word details

Syllables

4

glad · some · ness · es

Letters

14

g · l · a · d · s · o · m · e · n · e · s · s · e · s

Scrabble

18

points

Scrabble letter values

g2
l1
a1
d2
s1
o1
m3
e1
n1
e1
s1
s1
e1
s1

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About the word “gladsomenesses

The word gladsomenesses contains 4 syllables, divided as glad · some · ness · es. It has 14 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "gladsomenesses" have?

"gladsomenesses" has 4 syllables.

How do you divide "gladsomenesses" into syllables?

"gladsomenesses" is divided into syllables as: glad · some · ness · es.

What is the Scrabble score for "gladsomenesses"?

The Scrabble score for "gladsomenesses" is 18 points.

Using “gladsomenesses” in writing

Four-syllable words like "gladsomenesses" (glad · some · ness · es) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, gladsomenesses 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.

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