How many syllables in “receptiveness”?
syllables in "receptiveness"
Word details
Syllables
5
re · cep · ti · ve · ness
Letters
13
r · e · c · e · p · t · i · v · e · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “receptiveness”
The word “receptiveness” contains 5 syllables, divided as re · cep · ti · ve · ness. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "receptiveness" have?
"receptiveness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "receptiveness" into syllables?
"receptiveness" is divided into syllables as: re · cep · ti · ve · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "receptiveness"?
The Scrabble score for "receptiveness" is 20 points.
Using “receptiveness” in writing
"receptiveness" (re · cep · ti · 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, “receptiveness” 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.