How many syllables in “obsessivenesses”?
syllables in "obsessivenesses"
Word details
Syllables
5
obs · ess · ive · nes · ses
Letters
15
o · b · s · e · s · s · i · v · e · n · e · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “obsessivenesses”
The word “obsessivenesses” contains 5 syllables, divided as obs · ess · ive · nes · ses. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "obsessivenesses" have?
"obsessivenesses" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "obsessivenesses" into syllables?
"obsessivenesses" is divided into syllables as: obs · ess · ive · nes · ses.
What is the Scrabble score for "obsessivenesses"?
The Scrabble score for "obsessivenesses" is 20 points.
Using “obsessivenesses” in writing
"obsessivenesses" (obs · ess · ive · nes · ses) 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, “obsessivenesses” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.