How many syllables in “openmouthedness”?
syllables in "openmouthedness"
Word details
Syllables
5
o · pen · mout · hed · ness
Letters
15
o · p · e · n · m · o · u · t · h · e · d · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “openmouthedness”
The word “openmouthedness” contains 5 syllables, divided as o · pen · mout · hed · ness. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "openmouthedness" have?
"openmouthedness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "openmouthedness" into syllables?
"openmouthedness" is divided into syllables as: o · pen · mout · hed · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "openmouthedness"?
The Scrabble score for "openmouthedness" is 23 points.
Using “openmouthedness” in writing
"openmouthedness" (o · pen · mout · hed · 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, “openmouthedness” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.