How many syllables in “illiberalnesses”?
syllables in "illiberalnesses"
Word details
Syllables
5
ill · ibe · ral · nes · ses
Letters
15
i · l · l · i · b · e · r · a · l · n · e · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “illiberalnesses”
The word “illiberalnesses” contains 5 syllables, divided as ill · ibe · ral · nes · ses. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "illiberalnesses" have?
"illiberalnesses" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "illiberalnesses" into syllables?
"illiberalnesses" is divided into syllables as: ill · ibe · ral · nes · ses.
What is the Scrabble score for "illiberalnesses"?
The Scrabble score for "illiberalnesses" is 17 points.
Using “illiberalnesses” in writing
"illiberalnesses" (ill · ibe · ral · nes · ses) 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, “illiberalnesses” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.