How many syllables in “adultness”?
syllables in "adultness"
Word details
Syllables
3
a · dul · tness
Letters
9
a · d · u · l · t · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “adultness”
The word “adultness” contains 3 syllables, divided as a · dul · tness. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "adultness" have?
"adultness" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "adultness" into syllables?
"adultness" is divided into syllables as: a · dul · tness.
What is the Scrabble score for "adultness"?
The Scrabble score for "adultness" is 10 points.
Using “adultness” in writing
Three-syllable words like "adultness" (a · dul · 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, “adultness” is worth 10 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 “adultness”
The letters in “adultness” can be rearranged to spell one other word: dauntless.