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How many syllables in “worthwhilenesses”?

4

syllables in "worthwhilenesses"

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Word details

Syllables

4

wort · hwhi · lene · sses

Letters

16

w · o · r · t · h · w · h · i · l · e · n · e · s · s · e · s

Scrabble

28

points

Scrabble letter values

w4
o1
r1
t1
h4
w4
h4
i1
l1
e1
n1
e1
s1
s1
e1
s1

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About the word “worthwhilenesses

The word worthwhilenesses contains 4 syllables, divided as wort · hwhi · lene · sses. It has 16 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "worthwhilenesses" have?

"worthwhilenesses" has 4 syllables.

How do you divide "worthwhilenesses" into syllables?

"worthwhilenesses" is divided into syllables as: wort · hwhi · lene · sses.

What is the Scrabble score for "worthwhilenesses"?

The Scrabble score for "worthwhilenesses" is 28 points.

Using “worthwhilenesses” in writing

Four-syllable words like "worthwhilenesses" (wort · hwhi · lene · sses) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, worthwhilenesses is worth 28 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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