How many syllables in “sanctimoniousness”?
syllables in "sanctimoniousness"
Word details
Syllables
5
sanct · imoni · ousne · ss
Letters
17
s · a · n · c · t · i · m · o · n · i · o · u · s · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “sanctimoniousness”
The word “sanctimoniousness” contains 5 syllables, divided as sanct · imoni · ousne · ss. It has 17 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sanctimoniousness" have?
"sanctimoniousness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "sanctimoniousness" into syllables?
"sanctimoniousness" is divided into syllables as: sanct · imoni · ousne · ss.
What is the Scrabble score for "sanctimoniousness"?
The Scrabble score for "sanctimoniousness" is 21 points.
Using “sanctimoniousness” in writing
"sanctimoniousness" (sanct · imoni · ousne · ss) 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, “sanctimoniousness” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.