How many syllables in “sketchiness”?
syllables in "sketchiness"
Word details
Syllables
3
sket · chi · ness
Letters
11
s · k · e · t · c · h · i · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “sketchiness”
The word “sketchiness” contains 3 syllables, divided as sket · chi · ness. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sketchiness" have?
"sketchiness" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "sketchiness" into syllables?
"sketchiness" is divided into syllables as: sket · chi · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "sketchiness"?
The Scrabble score for "sketchiness" is 20 points.
Using “sketchiness” in writing
Three-syllable words like "sketchiness" (sket · chi · ness) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “sketchiness” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “sketchiness”
The letters in “sketchiness” can be rearranged to spell one other word: thicknesses.