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How many syllables in “incisiveness”?

5

syllables in "incisiveness"

incisiveness
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Word details

Syllables

5

in · ci · si · ve · ness

Letters

12

i · n · c · i · s · i · v · e · n · e · s · s

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

i1
n1
c3
i1
s1
i1
v4
e1
n1
e1
s1
s1

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About the word “incisiveness

The word incisiveness contains 5 syllables, divided as in · ci · si · ve · ness. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "incisiveness" have?

"incisiveness" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "incisiveness" into syllables?

"incisiveness" is divided into syllables as: in · ci · si · ve · ness.

What is the Scrabble score for "incisiveness"?

The Scrabble score for "incisiveness" is 17 points.

Using “incisiveness” in writing

"incisiveness" (in · ci · 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, incisiveness 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.

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