How many syllables in “snobbishness”?
syllables in "snobbishness"
Word details
Syllables
3
snob · bis · hness
Letters
12
s · n · o · b · b · i · s · h · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
19
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About the word “snobbishness”
The word “snobbishness” contains 3 syllables, divided as snob · bis · hness. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "snobbishness" have?
"snobbishness" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "snobbishness" into syllables?
"snobbishness" is divided into syllables as: snob · bis · hness.
What is the Scrabble score for "snobbishness"?
The Scrabble score for "snobbishness" is 19 points.
Using “snobbishness” in writing
Three-syllable words like "snobbishness" (snob · bis · hness) 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, “snobbishness” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.