How many syllables in “tediousness”?
syllables in "tediousness"
Word details
Syllables
3
tediou · sness
Letters
11
t · e · d · i · o · u · s · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
12
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “tediousness”
The word “tediousness” contains 3 syllables, divided as tediou · sness. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tediousness" have?
"tediousness" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "tediousness" into syllables?
"tediousness" is divided into syllables as: tediou · sness.
What is the Scrabble score for "tediousness"?
The Scrabble score for "tediousness" is 12 points.
Using “tediousness” in writing
Three-syllable words like "tediousness" (tediou · sness) 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, “tediousness” 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.