How many syllables in “momentariness”?
syllables in "momentariness"
Word details
Syllables
5
mo · men · ta · ri · ness
Letters
13
m · o · m · e · n · t · a · r · i · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “momentariness”
The word “momentariness” contains 5 syllables, divided as mo · men · ta · ri · ness. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "momentariness" have?
"momentariness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "momentariness" into syllables?
"momentariness" is divided into syllables as: mo · men · ta · ri · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "momentariness"?
The Scrabble score for "momentariness" is 17 points.
Using “momentariness” in writing
"momentariness" (mo · men · ta · ri · 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, “momentariness” 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.