How many syllables in “malodorousness”?
syllables in "malodorousness"
Word details
Syllables
5
ma · lo · do · rou · sness
Letters
14
m · a · l · o · d · o · r · o · u · s · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
17
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About the word “malodorousness”
The word “malodorousness” contains 5 syllables, divided as ma · lo · do · rou · sness. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "malodorousness" have?
"malodorousness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "malodorousness" into syllables?
"malodorousness" is divided into syllables as: ma · lo · do · rou · sness.
What is the Scrabble score for "malodorousness"?
The Scrabble score for "malodorousness" is 17 points.
Using “malodorousness” in writing
"malodorousness" (ma · lo · do · rou · sness) 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, “malodorousness” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.