How many syllables in “liveness”?
syllables in "liveness"
Word details
Syllables
3
li · ve · ness
Letters
8
l · i · v · e · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “liveness”
The word “liveness” contains 3 syllables, divided as li · ve · ness. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "liveness" have?
"liveness" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "liveness" into syllables?
"liveness" is divided into syllables as: li · ve · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "liveness"?
The Scrabble score for "liveness" is 11 points.
Using “liveness” in writing
Three-syllable words like "liveness" (li · ve · ness) 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, “liveness” is worth 11 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.
Anagrams of “liveness”
The letters in “liveness” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: evilness, veinless, vileness.