How many syllables in “recursiveness”?
syllables in "recursiveness"
Word details
Syllables
5
re · cur · si · ve · ness
Letters
13
r · e · c · u · r · s · i · v · e · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “recursiveness”
The word “recursiveness” contains 5 syllables, divided as re · cur · si · ve · ness. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "recursiveness" have?
"recursiveness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "recursiveness" into syllables?
"recursiveness" is divided into syllables as: re · cur · si · ve · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "recursiveness"?
The Scrabble score for "recursiveness" is 18 points.
Using “recursiveness” in writing
"recursiveness" (re · cur · 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, “recursiveness” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.