How many syllables in “repetitiousness”?
syllables in "repetitiousness"
Word details
Syllables
5
repe · titi · ousn · ess
Letters
15
r · e · p · e · t · i · t · i · o · u · s · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
17
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About the word “repetitiousness”
The word “repetitiousness” contains 5 syllables, divided as repe · titi · ousn · ess. It has 15 letters.
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How many syllables does "repetitiousness" have?
"repetitiousness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "repetitiousness" into syllables?
"repetitiousness" is divided into syllables as: repe · titi · ousn · ess.
What is the Scrabble score for "repetitiousness"?
The Scrabble score for "repetitiousness" is 17 points.
Using “repetitiousness” in writing
"repetitiousness" (repe · titi · ousn · ess) 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, “repetitiousness” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.