How many syllables in “irascibleness”?
syllables in "irascibleness"
Word details
Syllables
5
i · ra · sci · ble · ness
Letters
13
i · r · a · s · c · i · b · l · e · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “irascibleness”
The word “irascibleness” contains 5 syllables, divided as i · ra · sci · ble · ness. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "irascibleness" have?
"irascibleness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "irascibleness" into syllables?
"irascibleness" is divided into syllables as: i · ra · sci · ble · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "irascibleness"?
The Scrabble score for "irascibleness" is 17 points.
Using “irascibleness” in writing
"irascibleness" (i · ra · sci · ble · 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, “irascibleness” 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.