How many syllables in “breathlessness”?
syllables in "breathlessness"
Word details
Syllables
3
breat · hles · sness
Letters
14
b · r · e · a · t · h · l · e · s · s · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “breathlessness”
The word “breathlessness” contains 3 syllables, divided as breat · hles · sness. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "breathlessness" have?
"breathlessness" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "breathlessness" into syllables?
"breathlessness" is divided into syllables as: breat · hles · sness.
What is the Scrabble score for "breathlessness"?
The Scrabble score for "breathlessness" is 19 points.
Using “breathlessness” in writing
Three-syllable words like "breathlessness" (breat · hles · sness) 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, “breathlessness” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.