How many syllables in “cunningest”?
syllables in "cunningest"
Word details
Syllables
3
cun · nin · gest
Letters
10
c · u · n · n · i · n · g · e · s · t
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “cunningest”
The word “cunningest” contains 3 syllables, divided as cun · nin · gest. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cunningest" have?
"cunningest" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cunningest" into syllables?
"cunningest" is divided into syllables as: cun · nin · gest.
What is the Scrabble score for "cunningest"?
The Scrabble score for "cunningest" is 13 points.
Using “cunningest” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cunningest" (cun · nin · gest) 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, “cunningest” is worth 13 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.