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How many syllables in “repulsiveness”?

5

syllables in "repulsiveness"

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Word details

Syllables

5

re · pul · si · ve · ness

Letters

13

r · e · p · u · l · s · i · v · e · n · e · s · s

Scrabble

18

points

Scrabble letter values

r1
e1
p3
u1
l1
s1
i1
v4
e1
n1
e1
s1
s1

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About the word “repulsiveness

The word repulsiveness contains 5 syllables, divided as re · pul · si · ve · ness. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "repulsiveness" have?

"repulsiveness" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "repulsiveness" into syllables?

"repulsiveness" is divided into syllables as: re · pul · si · ve · ness.

What is the Scrabble score for "repulsiveness"?

The Scrabble score for "repulsiveness" is 18 points.

Using “repulsiveness” in writing

"repulsiveness" (re · pul · 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, repulsiveness 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.

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