How many syllables in “superciliousness”?
syllables in "superciliousness"
Word details
Syllables
5
supe · rcil · ious · ness
Letters
16
s · u · p · e · r · c · i · l · i · o · u · s · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “superciliousness”
The word “superciliousness” contains 5 syllables, divided as supe · rcil · ious · ness. It has 16 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "superciliousness" have?
"superciliousness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "superciliousness" into syllables?
"superciliousness" is divided into syllables as: supe · rcil · ious · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "superciliousness"?
The Scrabble score for "superciliousness" is 20 points.
Using “superciliousness” in writing
"superciliousness" (supe · rcil · ious · 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, “superciliousness” 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.