How many syllables in “purposefulness”?
syllables in "purposefulness"
Word details
Syllables
5
pur · po · se · ful · ness
Letters
14
p · u · r · p · o · s · e · f · u · l · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “purposefulness”
The word “purposefulness” contains 5 syllables, divided as pur · po · se · ful · ness. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "purposefulness" have?
"purposefulness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "purposefulness" into syllables?
"purposefulness" is divided into syllables as: pur · po · se · ful · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "purposefulness"?
The Scrabble score for "purposefulness" is 21 points.
Using “purposefulness” in writing
"purposefulness" (pur · po · se · ful · 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, “purposefulness” 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.