How many syllables in “praiseworthiness”?
syllables in "praiseworthiness"
Word details
Syllables
5
prai · se · wor · thi · ness
Letters
16
p · r · a · i · s · e · w · o · r · t · h · i · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
24
points
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About the word “praiseworthiness”
The word “praiseworthiness” contains 5 syllables, divided as prai · se · wor · thi · ness. It has 16 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "praiseworthiness" have?
"praiseworthiness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "praiseworthiness" into syllables?
"praiseworthiness" is divided into syllables as: prai · se · wor · thi · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "praiseworthiness"?
The Scrabble score for "praiseworthiness" is 24 points.
Using “praiseworthiness” in writing
"praiseworthiness" (prai · se · wor · thi · 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, “praiseworthiness” is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.