How many syllables in “tentativeness”?
syllables in "tentativeness"
Word details
Syllables
5
ten · ta · ti · ve · ness
Letters
13
t · e · n · t · a · t · i · v · e · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “tentativeness”
The word “tentativeness” contains 5 syllables, divided as ten · ta · ti · ve · ness. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tentativeness" have?
"tentativeness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "tentativeness" into syllables?
"tentativeness" is divided into syllables as: ten · ta · ti · ve · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "tentativeness"?
The Scrabble score for "tentativeness" is 16 points.
Using “tentativeness” in writing
"tentativeness" (ten · ta · ti · ve · 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, “tentativeness” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “tentativeness”
The letters in “tentativeness” can be rearranged to spell one other word: attentiveness.