How many syllables in “tenuousnesses”?
syllables in "tenuousnesses"
Word details
Syllables
3
tenuo · usnes · ses
Letters
13
t · e · n · u · o · u · s · n · e · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
13
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About the word “tenuousnesses”
The word “tenuousnesses” contains 3 syllables, divided as tenuo · usnes · ses. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "tenuousnesses" have?
"tenuousnesses" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "tenuousnesses" into syllables?
"tenuousnesses" is divided into syllables as: tenuo · usnes · ses.
What is the Scrabble score for "tenuousnesses"?
The Scrabble score for "tenuousnesses" is 13 points.
Using “tenuousnesses” in writing
Three-syllable words like "tenuousnesses" (tenuo · usnes · ses) 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, “tenuousnesses” is worth 13 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.