How many syllables in “woebegoneness”?
syllables in "woebegoneness"
Word details
Syllables
5
woe · be · go · ne · ness
Letters
13
w · o · e · b · e · g · o · n · e · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “woebegoneness”
The word “woebegoneness” contains 5 syllables, divided as woe · be · go · ne · ness. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "woebegoneness" have?
"woebegoneness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "woebegoneness" into syllables?
"woebegoneness" is divided into syllables as: woe · be · go · ne · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "woebegoneness"?
The Scrabble score for "woebegoneness" is 19 points.
Using “woebegoneness” in writing
"woebegoneness" (woe · be · go · ne · 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, “woebegoneness” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.