How many syllables in “weightinesses”?
syllables in "weightinesses"
Word details
Syllables
3
weigh · tines · ses
Letters
13
w · e · i · g · h · t · i · n · e · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “weightinesses”
The word “weightinesses” contains 3 syllables, divided as weigh · tines · ses. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "weightinesses" have?
"weightinesses" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "weightinesses" into syllables?
"weightinesses" is divided into syllables as: weigh · tines · ses.
What is the Scrabble score for "weightinesses"?
The Scrabble score for "weightinesses" is 20 points.
Using “weightinesses” in writing
Three-syllable words like "weightinesses" (weigh · tines · 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, “weightinesses” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.