How many syllables in “wholesomeness”?
syllables in "wholesomeness"
Word details
Syllables
5
who · le · so · me · ness
Letters
13
w · h · o · l · e · s · o · m · e · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
21
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About the word “wholesomeness”
The word “wholesomeness” contains 5 syllables, divided as who · le · so · me · ness. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "wholesomeness" have?
"wholesomeness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "wholesomeness" into syllables?
"wholesomeness" is divided into syllables as: who · le · so · me · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "wholesomeness"?
The Scrabble score for "wholesomeness" is 21 points.
Using “wholesomeness” in writing
"wholesomeness" (who · le · so · me · 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, “wholesomeness” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.