How many syllables in “impulsiveness”?
syllables in "impulsiveness"
Word details
Syllables
5
im · pul · si · ve · ness
Letters
13
i · m · p · u · l · s · i · v · e · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “impulsiveness”
The word “impulsiveness” contains 5 syllables, divided as im · pul · si · ve · ness. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "impulsiveness" have?
"impulsiveness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "impulsiveness" into syllables?
"impulsiveness" is divided into syllables as: im · pul · si · ve · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "impulsiveness"?
The Scrabble score for "impulsiveness" is 20 points.
Using “impulsiveness” in writing
"impulsiveness" (im · pul · si · ve · 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, “impulsiveness” 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.