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How many syllables in “secondariness”?

5

syllables in "secondariness"

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Word details

Syllables

5

se · con · da · ri · ness

Letters

13

s · e · c · o · n · d · a · r · i · n · e · s · s

Scrabble

16

points

Scrabble letter values

s1
e1
c3
o1
n1
d2
a1
r1
i1
n1
e1
s1
s1

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About the word “secondariness

The word secondariness contains 5 syllables, divided as se · con · da · ri · ness. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "secondariness" have?

"secondariness" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "secondariness" into syllables?

"secondariness" is divided into syllables as: se · con · da · ri · ness.

What is the Scrabble score for "secondariness"?

The Scrabble score for "secondariness" is 16 points.

Using “secondariness” in writing

"secondariness" (se · con · da · ri · 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, secondariness 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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