How many syllables in “ongoingnesses”?
syllables in "ongoingnesses"
Word details
Syllables
3
ongoi · ngnes · ses
Letters
13
o · n · g · o · i · n · g · n · e · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
15
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About the word “ongoingnesses”
The word “ongoingnesses” contains 3 syllables, divided as ongoi · ngnes · ses. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ongoingnesses" have?
"ongoingnesses" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "ongoingnesses" into syllables?
"ongoingnesses" is divided into syllables as: ongoi · ngnes · ses.
What is the Scrabble score for "ongoingnesses"?
The Scrabble score for "ongoingnesses" is 15 points.
Using “ongoingnesses” in writing
Three-syllable words like "ongoingnesses" (ongoi · ngnes · ses) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “ongoingnesses” 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.