How many syllables in “percussivenesses”?
syllables in "percussivenesses"
Word details
Syllables
5
perc · ussi · vene · sses
Letters
16
p · e · r · c · u · s · s · i · v · e · n · e · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “percussivenesses”
The word “percussivenesses” contains 5 syllables, divided as perc · ussi · vene · sses. It has 16 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "percussivenesses" have?
"percussivenesses" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "percussivenesses" into syllables?
"percussivenesses" is divided into syllables as: perc · ussi · vene · sses.
What is the Scrabble score for "percussivenesses"?
The Scrabble score for "percussivenesses" is 23 points.
Using “percussivenesses” in writing
"percussivenesses" (perc · ussi · vene · sses) 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, “percussivenesses” 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.