How many syllables in “landlubberliness”?
syllables in "landlubberliness"
Word details
Syllables
5
lan · dlub · ber · li · ness
Letters
16
l · a · n · d · l · u · b · b · e · r · l · i · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “landlubberliness”
The word “landlubberliness” contains 5 syllables, divided as lan · dlub · ber · li · ness. It has 16 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "landlubberliness" have?
"landlubberliness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "landlubberliness" into syllables?
"landlubberliness" is divided into syllables as: lan · dlub · ber · li · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "landlubberliness"?
The Scrabble score for "landlubberliness" is 21 points.
Using “landlubberliness” in writing
"landlubberliness" (lan · dlub · ber · li · 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, “landlubberliness” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.