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How many syllables in “retentiveness”?

5

syllables in "retentiveness"

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Word details

Syllables

5

re · ten · ti · ve · ness

Letters

13

r · e · t · e · n · t · i · v · e · n · e · s · s

Scrabble

16

points

Scrabble letter values

r1
e1
t1
e1
n1
t1
i1
v4
e1
n1
e1
s1
s1

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About the word “retentiveness

The word retentiveness contains 5 syllables, divided as re · ten · ti · ve · ness. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "retentiveness" have?

"retentiveness" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "retentiveness" into syllables?

"retentiveness" is divided into syllables as: re · ten · ti · ve · ness.

What is the Scrabble score for "retentiveness"?

The Scrabble score for "retentiveness" is 16 points.

Using “retentiveness” in writing

"retentiveness" (re · ten · ti · 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, retentiveness 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.

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