How many syllables in “resourcefulness”?
syllables in "resourcefulness"
Word details
Syllables
5
re · sour · ce · ful · ness
Letters
15
r · e · s · o · u · r · c · e · f · u · l · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “resourcefulness”
The word “resourcefulness” contains 5 syllables, divided as re · sour · ce · ful · ness. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "resourcefulness" have?
"resourcefulness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "resourcefulness" into syllables?
"resourcefulness" is divided into syllables as: re · sour · ce · ful · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "resourcefulness"?
The Scrabble score for "resourcefulness" is 20 points.
Using “resourcefulness” in writing
"resourcefulness" (re · sour · ce · ful · 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, “resourcefulness” 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.