How many syllables in “corniness”?
syllables in "corniness"
Word details
Syllables
3
cor · ni · ness
Letters
9
c · o · r · n · i · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
11
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “corniness”
The word “corniness” contains 3 syllables, divided as cor · ni · ness. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "corniness" have?
"corniness" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "corniness" into syllables?
"corniness" is divided into syllables as: cor · ni · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "corniness"?
The Scrabble score for "corniness" is 11 points.
Using “corniness” in writing
Three-syllable words like "corniness" (cor · ni · 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, “corniness” 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 “corniness”
The letters in “corniness” can be rearranged to spell one other word: noncrises.