How many syllables in “perspicaciousness”?
syllables in "perspicaciousness"
Word details
Syllables
5
persp · icaci · ousne · ss
Letters
17
p · e · r · s · p · i · c · a · c · i · o · u · s · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
25
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About the word “perspicaciousness”
The word “perspicaciousness” contains 5 syllables, divided as persp · icaci · ousne · ss. It has 17 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "perspicaciousness" have?
"perspicaciousness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "perspicaciousness" into syllables?
"perspicaciousness" is divided into syllables as: persp · icaci · ousne · ss.
What is the Scrabble score for "perspicaciousness"?
The Scrabble score for "perspicaciousness" is 25 points.
Using “perspicaciousness” in writing
"perspicaciousness" (persp · icaci · ousne · ss) 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, “perspicaciousness” is worth 25 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.