How many syllables in “indirectnesses”?
syllables in "indirectnesses"
Word details
Syllables
4
indi · rect · ness · es
Letters
14
i · n · d · i · r · e · c · t · n · e · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
17
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About the word “indirectnesses”
The word “indirectnesses” contains 4 syllables, divided as indi · rect · ness · es. It has 14 letters.
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How many syllables does "indirectnesses" have?
"indirectnesses" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "indirectnesses" into syllables?
"indirectnesses" is divided into syllables as: indi · rect · ness · es.
What is the Scrabble score for "indirectnesses"?
The Scrabble score for "indirectnesses" is 17 points.
Using “indirectnesses” in writing
Four-syllable words like "indirectnesses" (indi · rect · ness · es) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “indirectnesses” 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.
Anagrams of “indirectnesses”
The letters in “indirectnesses” can be rearranged to spell one other word: indiscreetness.