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How many syllables in “perfectnesses”?

3

syllables in "perfectnesses"

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Word details

Syllables

3

perfe · ctnes · ses

Letters

13

p · e · r · f · e · c · t · n · e · s · s · e · s

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
e1
r1
f4
e1
c3
t1
n1
e1
s1
s1
e1
s1

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About the word “perfectnesses

The word perfectnesses contains 3 syllables, divided as perfe · ctnes · ses. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "perfectnesses" have?

"perfectnesses" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "perfectnesses" into syllables?

"perfectnesses" is divided into syllables as: perfe · ctnes · ses.

What is the Scrabble score for "perfectnesses"?

The Scrabble score for "perfectnesses" is 20 points.

Using “perfectnesses” in writing

Three-syllable words like "perfectnesses" (perfe · ctnes · 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, perfectnesses is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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