How many syllables in “obsoletenesses”?
syllables in "obsoletenesses"
Word details
Syllables
5
obs · ole · ten · ess · es
Letters
14
o · b · s · o · l · e · t · e · n · e · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
16
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About the word “obsoletenesses”
The word “obsoletenesses” contains 5 syllables, divided as obs · ole · ten · ess · es. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "obsoletenesses" have?
"obsoletenesses" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "obsoletenesses" into syllables?
"obsoletenesses" is divided into syllables as: obs · ole · ten · ess · es.
What is the Scrabble score for "obsoletenesses"?
The Scrabble score for "obsoletenesses" is 16 points.
Using “obsoletenesses” in writing
"obsoletenesses" (obs · ole · 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, “obsoletenesses” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.