How many syllables in “secretiveness”?
syllables in "secretiveness"
Word details
Syllables
5
se · cre · ti · ve · ness
Letters
13
s · e · c · r · e · t · i · v · e · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “secretiveness”
The word “secretiveness” contains 5 syllables, divided as se · cre · ti · ve · ness. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "secretiveness" have?
"secretiveness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "secretiveness" into syllables?
"secretiveness" is divided into syllables as: se · cre · ti · ve · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "secretiveness"?
The Scrabble score for "secretiveness" is 18 points.
Using “secretiveness” in writing
"secretiveness" (se · cre · 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, “secretiveness” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.