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How many syllables in “pushfulness”?

3

syllables in "pushfulness"

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Word details

Syllables

3

pus · hful · ness

Letters

11

p · u · s · h · f · u · l · n · e · s · s

Scrabble

19

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
u1
s1
h4
f4
u1
l1
n1
e1
s1
s1

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About the word “pushfulness

The word pushfulness contains 3 syllables, divided as pus · hful · ness. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "pushfulness" have?

"pushfulness" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "pushfulness" into syllables?

"pushfulness" is divided into syllables as: pus · hful · ness.

What is the Scrabble score for "pushfulness"?

The Scrabble score for "pushfulness" is 19 points.

Using “pushfulness” in writing

Three-syllable words like "pushfulness" (pus · hful · ness) 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, pushfulness is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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