How many syllables in “tenderheartedness”?
syllables in "tenderheartedness"
Word details
Syllables
5
ten · der · hear · ted · ness
Letters
17
t · e · n · d · e · r · h · e · a · r · t · e · d · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “tenderheartedness”
The word “tenderheartedness” contains 5 syllables, divided as ten · der · hear · ted · ness. It has 17 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tenderheartedness" have?
"tenderheartedness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "tenderheartedness" into syllables?
"tenderheartedness" is divided into syllables as: ten · der · hear · ted · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "tenderheartedness"?
The Scrabble score for "tenderheartedness" is 22 points.
Using “tenderheartedness” in writing
"tenderheartedness" (ten · der · hear · ted · 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, “tenderheartedness” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.