How many syllables in “tentativenesses”?
syllables in "tentativenesses"
Word details
Syllables
5
ten · tat · ive · nes · ses
Letters
15
t · e · n · t · a · t · i · v · e · n · e · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
18
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About the word “tentativenesses”
The word “tentativenesses” contains 5 syllables, divided as ten · tat · ive · nes · ses. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tentativenesses" have?
"tentativenesses" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "tentativenesses" into syllables?
"tentativenesses" is divided into syllables as: ten · tat · ive · nes · ses.
What is the Scrabble score for "tentativenesses"?
The Scrabble score for "tentativenesses" is 18 points.
Using “tentativenesses” in writing
"tentativenesses" (ten · tat · ive · nes · ses) 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, “tentativenesses” is worth 18 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 “tentativenesses”
The letters in “tentativenesses” can be rearranged to spell one other word: attentivenesses.