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How many syllables in “viciousnesses”?

3

syllables in "viciousnesses"

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Word details

Syllables

3

vicious · nesses

Letters

13

v · i · c · i · o · u · s · n · e · s · s · e · s

Scrabble

18

points

Scrabble letter values

v4
i1
c3
i1
o1
u1
s1
n1
e1
s1
s1
e1
s1

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About the word “viciousnesses

The word viciousnesses contains 3 syllables, divided as vicious · nesses. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "viciousnesses" have?

"viciousnesses" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "viciousnesses" into syllables?

"viciousnesses" is divided into syllables as: vicious · nesses.

What is the Scrabble score for "viciousnesses"?

The Scrabble score for "viciousnesses" is 18 points.

Using “viciousnesses” in writing

Three-syllable words like "viciousnesses" (vicious · nesses) 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, viciousnesses 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.

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