How many syllables in “resistiveness”?
syllables in "resistiveness"
Word details
Syllables
5
re · si · sti · ve · ness
Letters
13
r · e · s · i · s · t · i · v · e · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “resistiveness”
The word “resistiveness” contains 5 syllables, divided as re · si · sti · ve · ness. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "resistiveness" have?
"resistiveness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "resistiveness" into syllables?
"resistiveness" is divided into syllables as: re · si · sti · ve · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "resistiveness"?
The Scrabble score for "resistiveness" is 16 points.
Using “resistiveness” in writing
"resistiveness" (re · si · sti · 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, “resistiveness” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.