How many syllables in “gorgeousnesses”?
syllables in "gorgeousnesses"
Word details
Syllables
3
gorgeou · snesses
Letters
14
g · o · r · g · e · o · u · s · n · e · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
16
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About the word “gorgeousnesses”
The word “gorgeousnesses” contains 3 syllables, divided as gorgeou · snesses. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gorgeousnesses" have?
"gorgeousnesses" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "gorgeousnesses" into syllables?
"gorgeousnesses" is divided into syllables as: gorgeou · snesses.
What is the Scrabble score for "gorgeousnesses"?
The Scrabble score for "gorgeousnesses" is 16 points.
Using “gorgeousnesses” in writing
Three-syllable words like "gorgeousnesses" (gorgeou · snesses) 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, “gorgeousnesses” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.