How many syllables in “woebegonenesses”?
syllables in "woebegonenesses"
Word details
Syllables
5
woe · beg · one · nes · ses
Letters
15
w · o · e · b · e · g · o · n · e · n · e · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “woebegonenesses”
The word “woebegonenesses” contains 5 syllables, divided as woe · beg · one · nes · ses. It has 15 letters.
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How many syllables does "woebegonenesses" have?
"woebegonenesses" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "woebegonenesses" into syllables?
"woebegonenesses" is divided into syllables as: woe · beg · one · nes · ses.
What is the Scrabble score for "woebegonenesses"?
The Scrabble score for "woebegonenesses" is 21 points.
Using “woebegonenesses” in writing
"woebegonenesses" (woe · beg · one · nes · ses) 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, “woebegonenesses” 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.