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How many syllables in “transitoriness”?

5

syllables in "transitoriness"

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Word details

Syllables

5

tran · si · to · ri · ness

Letters

14

t · r · a · n · s · i · t · o · r · i · n · e · s · s

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

t1
r1
a1
n1
s1
i1
t1
o1
r1
i1
n1
e1
s1
s1

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About the word “transitoriness

The word transitoriness contains 5 syllables, divided as tran · si · to · ri · ness. It has 14 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "transitoriness" have?

"transitoriness" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "transitoriness" into syllables?

"transitoriness" is divided into syllables as: tran · si · to · ri · ness.

What is the Scrabble score for "transitoriness"?

The Scrabble score for "transitoriness" is 14 points.

Using “transitoriness” in writing

"transitoriness" (tran · si · to · ri · 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, transitoriness is worth 14 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.

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