How many syllables in “purposiveness”?
syllables in "purposiveness"
Word details
Syllables
5
pur · po · si · ve · ness
Letters
13
p · u · r · p · o · s · i · v · e · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “purposiveness”
The word “purposiveness” contains 5 syllables, divided as pur · po · si · ve · ness. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "purposiveness" have?
"purposiveness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "purposiveness" into syllables?
"purposiveness" is divided into syllables as: pur · po · si · ve · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "purposiveness"?
The Scrabble score for "purposiveness" is 20 points.
Using “purposiveness” in writing
"purposiveness" (pur · po · si · ve · 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, “purposiveness” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.