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How many syllables in “ineffectualnesses”?

5

syllables in "ineffectualnesses"

ineffectualnesses
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Word details

Syllables

5

inef · fect · ualn · esse · s

Letters

17

i · n · e · f · f · e · c · t · u · a · l · n · e · s · s · e · s

Scrabble

25

points

Scrabble letter values

i1
n1
e1
f4
f4
e1
c3
t1
u1
a1
l1
n1
e1
s1
s1
e1
s1

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About the word “ineffectualnesses

The word ineffectualnesses contains 5 syllables, divided as inef · fect · ualn · esse · s. It has 17 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "ineffectualnesses" have?

"ineffectualnesses" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "ineffectualnesses" into syllables?

"ineffectualnesses" is divided into syllables as: inef · fect · ualn · esse · s.

What is the Scrabble score for "ineffectualnesses"?

The Scrabble score for "ineffectualnesses" is 25 points.

Using “ineffectualnesses” in writing

"ineffectualnesses" (inef · fect · ualn · esse · s) 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, ineffectualnesses is worth 25 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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