How many syllables in “sensitiveness”?
syllables in "sensitiveness"
Word details
Syllables
5
sen · si · ti · ve · ness
Letters
13
s · e · n · s · i · t · i · v · e · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “sensitiveness”
The word “sensitiveness” contains 5 syllables, divided as sen · si · ti · ve · ness. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sensitiveness" have?
"sensitiveness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "sensitiveness" into syllables?
"sensitiveness" is divided into syllables as: sen · si · ti · ve · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "sensitiveness"?
The Scrabble score for "sensitiveness" is 16 points.
Using “sensitiveness” in writing
"sensitiveness" (sen · si · 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, “sensitiveness” 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.