How many syllables in “leakinesses”?
syllables in "leakinesses"
Word details
Syllables
3
leak · ines · ses
Letters
11
l · e · a · k · i · n · e · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “leakinesses”
The word “leakinesses” contains 3 syllables, divided as leak · ines · ses. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "leakinesses" have?
"leakinesses" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "leakinesses" into syllables?
"leakinesses" is divided into syllables as: leak · ines · ses.
What is the Scrabble score for "leakinesses"?
The Scrabble score for "leakinesses" is 15 points.
Using “leakinesses” in writing
Three-syllable words like "leakinesses" (leak · ines · ses) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “leakinesses” is worth 15 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 “leakinesses”
The letters in “leakinesses” can be rearranged to spell one other word: alikenesses.