How many syllables in “obduratenesses”?
syllables in "obduratenesses"
Word details
Syllables
5
obd · ura · ten · ess · es
Letters
14
o · b · d · u · r · a · t · e · n · e · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
17
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About the word “obduratenesses”
The word “obduratenesses” contains 5 syllables, divided as obd · ura · ten · ess · es. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "obduratenesses" have?
"obduratenesses" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "obduratenesses" into syllables?
"obduratenesses" is divided into syllables as: obd · ura · ten · ess · es.
What is the Scrabble score for "obduratenesses"?
The Scrabble score for "obduratenesses" is 17 points.
Using “obduratenesses” in writing
"obduratenesses" (obd · ura · ten · ess · es) 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, “obduratenesses” 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.