How many syllables in “obsoleteness”?
syllables in "obsoleteness"
Word details
Syllables
5
ob · so · le · te · ness
Letters
12
o · b · s · o · l · e · t · e · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
14
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About the word “obsoleteness”
The word “obsoleteness” contains 5 syllables, divided as ob · so · le · te · ness. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "obsoleteness" have?
"obsoleteness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "obsoleteness" into syllables?
"obsoleteness" is divided into syllables as: ob · so · le · te · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "obsoleteness"?
The Scrabble score for "obsoleteness" is 14 points.
Using “obsoleteness” in writing
"obsoleteness" (ob · so · le · 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, “obsoleteness” is worth 14 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.