How many syllables in “pestiferousnesses”?
syllables in "pestiferousnesses"
Word details
Syllables
5
pest · ifer · ousn · esse · s
Letters
17
p · e · s · t · i · f · e · r · o · u · s · n · e · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “pestiferousnesses”
The word “pestiferousnesses” contains 5 syllables, divided as pest · ifer · ousn · esse · s. It has 17 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pestiferousnesses" have?
"pestiferousnesses" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "pestiferousnesses" into syllables?
"pestiferousnesses" is divided into syllables as: pest · ifer · ousn · esse · s.
What is the Scrabble score for "pestiferousnesses"?
The Scrabble score for "pestiferousnesses" is 22 points.
Using “pestiferousnesses” in writing
"pestiferousnesses" (pest · ifer · ousn · esse · s) 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, “pestiferousnesses” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.