How many syllables in “meritoriousness”?
syllables in "meritoriousness"
Word details
Syllables
5
meri · tori · ousn · ess
Letters
15
m · e · r · i · t · o · r · i · o · u · s · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “meritoriousness”
The word “meritoriousness” contains 5 syllables, divided as meri · tori · ousn · ess. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "meritoriousness" have?
"meritoriousness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "meritoriousness" into syllables?
"meritoriousness" is divided into syllables as: meri · tori · ousn · ess.
What is the Scrabble score for "meritoriousness"?
The Scrabble score for "meritoriousness" is 17 points.
Using “meritoriousness” in writing
"meritoriousness" (meri · tori · ousn · ess) 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, “meritoriousness” 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.