How many syllables in “adeptness”?
syllables in "adeptness"
Word details
Syllables
3
a · dep · tness
Letters
9
a · d · e · p · t · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “adeptness”
The word “adeptness” contains 3 syllables, divided as a · dep · tness. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "adeptness" have?
"adeptness" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "adeptness" into syllables?
"adeptness" is divided into syllables as: a · dep · tness.
What is the Scrabble score for "adeptness"?
The Scrabble score for "adeptness" is 12 points.
Using “adeptness” in writing
Three-syllable words like "adeptness" (a · dep · tness) 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, “adeptness” 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.