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How many syllables in “obdurateness”?

5

syllables in "obdurateness"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ob · du · ra · te · ness

Letters

12

o · b · d · u · r · a · t · e · n · e · s · s

Scrabble

15

points

Scrabble letter values

o1
b3
d2
u1
r1
a1
t1
e1
n1
e1
s1
s1

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About the word “obdurateness

The word obdurateness contains 5 syllables, divided as ob · du · ra · te · ness. It has 12 letters.

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How many syllables does "obdurateness" have?

"obdurateness" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "obdurateness" into syllables?

"obdurateness" is divided into syllables as: ob · du · ra · te · ness.

What is the Scrabble score for "obdurateness"?

The Scrabble score for "obdurateness" is 15 points.

Using “obdurateness” in writing

"obdurateness" (ob · du · ra · te · 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, obdurateness is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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