How many syllables in “zealousnesses”?
syllables in "zealousnesses"
Word details
Syllables
3
zealo · usnes · ses
Letters
13
z · e · a · l · o · u · s · n · e · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “zealousnesses”
The word “zealousnesses” contains 3 syllables, divided as zealo · usnes · ses. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "zealousnesses" have?
"zealousnesses" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "zealousnesses" into syllables?
"zealousnesses" is divided into syllables as: zealo · usnes · ses.
What is the Scrabble score for "zealousnesses"?
The Scrabble score for "zealousnesses" is 22 points.
Using “zealousnesses” in writing
Three-syllable words like "zealousnesses" (zealo · usnes · 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, “zealousnesses” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.