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How many syllables in “acridness”?

3

syllables in "acridness"

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Word details

Syllables

3

a · crid · ness

Letters

9

a · c · r · i · d · n · e · s · s

Scrabble

12

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
c3
r1
i1
d2
n1
e1
s1
s1

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About the word “acridness

The word acridness contains 3 syllables, divided as a · crid · ness. It has 9 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "acridness" have?

"acridness" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "acridness" into syllables?

"acridness" is divided into syllables as: a · crid · ness.

What is the Scrabble score for "acridness"?

The Scrabble score for "acridness" is 12 points.

Using “acridness” in writing

Three-syllable words like "acridness" (a · crid · ness) 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, acridness is worth 12 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.

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