How many syllables in “illiberalness”?
syllables in "illiberalness"
Word details
Syllables
5
il · li · be · ral · ness
Letters
13
i · l · l · i · b · e · r · a · l · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
15
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About the word “illiberalness”
The word “illiberalness” contains 5 syllables, divided as il · li · be · ral · ness. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "illiberalness" have?
"illiberalness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "illiberalness" into syllables?
"illiberalness" is divided into syllables as: il · li · be · ral · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "illiberalness"?
The Scrabble score for "illiberalness" is 15 points.
Using “illiberalness” in writing
"illiberalness" (il · li · be · ral · 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, “illiberalness” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.