How many syllables in “pricklinesses”?
syllables in "pricklinesses"
Word details
Syllables
3
prick · lines · ses
Letters
13
p · r · i · c · k · l · i · n · e · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “pricklinesses”
The word “pricklinesses” contains 3 syllables, divided as prick · lines · ses. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pricklinesses" have?
"pricklinesses" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "pricklinesses" into syllables?
"pricklinesses" is divided into syllables as: prick · lines · ses.
What is the Scrabble score for "pricklinesses"?
The Scrabble score for "pricklinesses" is 21 points.
Using “pricklinesses” in writing
Three-syllable words like "pricklinesses" (prick · lines · 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, “pricklinesses” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.