How many syllables in “retentiveness”?
syllables in "retentiveness"
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
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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.
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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.