How many syllables in “adroitness”?
syllables in "adroitness"
Word details
Syllables
3
a · droit · ness
Letters
10
a · d · r · o · i · t · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “adroitness”
The word “adroitness” contains 3 syllables, divided as a · droit · ness. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "adroitness" have?
"adroitness" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "adroitness" into syllables?
"adroitness" is divided into syllables as: a · droit · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "adroitness"?
The Scrabble score for "adroitness" is 11 points.
Using “adroitness” in writing
Three-syllable words like "adroitness" (a · droit · 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, “adroitness” is worth 11 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.
Anagrams of “adroitness”
The letters in “adroitness” can be rearranged to spell one other word: intradoses.