How many syllables in “skinninesses”?
syllables in "skinninesses"
Word details
Syllables
3
skin · nine · sses
Letters
12
s · k · i · n · n · i · n · e · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “skinninesses”
The word “skinninesses” contains 3 syllables, divided as skin · nine · sses. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "skinninesses" have?
"skinninesses" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "skinninesses" into syllables?
"skinninesses" is divided into syllables as: skin · nine · sses.
What is the Scrabble score for "skinninesses"?
The Scrabble score for "skinninesses" is 16 points.
Using “skinninesses” in writing
Three-syllable words like "skinninesses" (skin · nine · sses) 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, “skinninesses” 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.