How many syllables in “leisureliness”?
syllables in "leisureliness"
Word details
Syllables
5
lei · su · re · li · ness
Letters
13
l · e · i · s · u · r · e · l · i · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “leisureliness”
The word “leisureliness” contains 5 syllables, divided as lei · su · re · li · ness. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "leisureliness" have?
"leisureliness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "leisureliness" into syllables?
"leisureliness" is divided into syllables as: lei · su · re · li · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "leisureliness"?
The Scrabble score for "leisureliness" is 13 points.
Using “leisureliness” in writing
"leisureliness" (lei · su · re · 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, “leisureliness” is worth 13 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.