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How many syllables in “ordinariness”?

5

syllables in "ordinariness"

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Word details

Syllables

5

or · di · na · ri · ness

Letters

12

o · r · d · i · n · a · r · i · n · e · s · s

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

o1
r1
d2
i1
n1
a1
r1
i1
n1
e1
s1
s1

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About the word “ordinariness

The word ordinariness contains 5 syllables, divided as or · di · na · ri · ness. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "ordinariness" have?

"ordinariness" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "ordinariness" into syllables?

"ordinariness" is divided into syllables as: or · di · na · ri · ness.

What is the Scrabble score for "ordinariness"?

The Scrabble score for "ordinariness" is 13 points.

Using “ordinariness” in writing

"ordinariness" (or · di · na · ri · 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, ordinariness is worth 13 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.

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