How many syllables in “canniest”?
syllables in "canniest"
Word details
Syllables
2
can · niest
Letters
8
c · a · n · n · i · e · s · t
Scrabble
10
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “canniest”
The word “canniest” contains 2 syllables, divided as can · niest. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "canniest" have?
"canniest" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "canniest" into syllables?
"canniest" is divided into syllables as: can · niest.
What is the Scrabble score for "canniest"?
The Scrabble score for "canniest" is 10 points.
Using “canniest” in writing
Two-syllable words like "canniest" (can · niest) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “canniest” 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 “canniest”
The letters in “canniest” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: ancients, insectan, instance.