How many syllables in “veraciousness”?
syllables in "veraciousness"
Word details
Syllables
4
verac · iousn · ess
Letters
13
v · e · r · a · c · i · o · u · s · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “veraciousness”
The word “veraciousness” contains 4 syllables, divided as verac · iousn · ess. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "veraciousness" have?
"veraciousness" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "veraciousness" into syllables?
"veraciousness" is divided into syllables as: verac · iousn · ess.
What is the Scrabble score for "veraciousness"?
The Scrabble score for "veraciousness" is 18 points.
Using “veraciousness” in writing
Four-syllable words like "veraciousness" (verac · iousn · ess) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “veraciousness” 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 “veraciousness”
The letters in “veraciousness” can be rearranged to spell one other word: overissuances.