How many syllables in “lonesomeness”?
syllables in "lonesomeness"
Word details
Syllables
5
lo · ne · so · me · ness
Letters
12
l · o · n · e · s · o · m · e · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
14
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About the word “lonesomeness”
The word “lonesomeness” contains 5 syllables, divided as lo · ne · so · me · ness. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "lonesomeness" have?
"lonesomeness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "lonesomeness" into syllables?
"lonesomeness" is divided into syllables as: lo · ne · so · me · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "lonesomeness"?
The Scrabble score for "lonesomeness" is 14 points.
Using “lonesomeness” in writing
"lonesomeness" (lo · ne · so · me · 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, “lonesomeness” is worth 14 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.