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How many syllables in “solitariness”?

5

syllables in "solitariness"

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Word details

Syllables

5

so · li · ta · ri · ness

Letters

12

s · o · l · i · t · a · r · i · n · e · s · s

Scrabble

12

points

Scrabble letter values

s1
o1
l1
i1
t1
a1
r1
i1
n1
e1
s1
s1

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About the word “solitariness

The word solitariness contains 5 syllables, divided as so · li · ta · ri · ness. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "solitariness" have?

"solitariness" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "solitariness" into syllables?

"solitariness" is divided into syllables as: so · li · ta · ri · ness.

What is the Scrabble score for "solitariness"?

The Scrabble score for "solitariness" is 12 points.

Using “solitariness” in writing

"solitariness" (so · li · ta · ri · 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, solitariness is worth 12 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.

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