How many syllables in “responsiveness”?
syllables in "responsiveness"
Word details
Syllables
5
re · spon · si · ve · ness
Letters
14
r · e · s · p · o · n · s · i · v · e · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “responsiveness”
The word “responsiveness” contains 5 syllables, divided as re · spon · si · ve · ness. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "responsiveness" have?
"responsiveness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "responsiveness" into syllables?
"responsiveness" is divided into syllables as: re · spon · si · ve · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "responsiveness"?
The Scrabble score for "responsiveness" is 19 points.
Using “responsiveness” in writing
"responsiveness" (re · spon · 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, “responsiveness” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.