How many syllables in “questionableness”?
syllables in "questionableness"
Word details
Syllables
5
ques · tion · able · ness
Letters
16
q · u · e · s · t · i · o · n · a · b · l · e · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
27
points
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About the word “questionableness”
The word “questionableness” contains 5 syllables, divided as ques · tion · able · ness. It has 16 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "questionableness" have?
"questionableness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "questionableness" into syllables?
"questionableness" is divided into syllables as: ques · tion · able · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "questionableness"?
The Scrabble score for "questionableness" is 27 points.
Using “questionableness” in writing
"questionableness" (ques · tion · able · 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, “questionableness” is worth 27 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.