How many syllables in “cunningness”?
syllables in "cunningness"
Word details
Syllables
3
cun · nin · gness
Letters
11
c · u · n · n · i · n · g · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “cunningness”
The word “cunningness” contains 3 syllables, divided as cun · nin · gness. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cunningness" have?
"cunningness" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cunningness" into syllables?
"cunningness" is divided into syllables as: cun · nin · gness.
What is the Scrabble score for "cunningness"?
The Scrabble score for "cunningness" is 14 points.
Using “cunningness” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cunningness" (cun · nin · gness) 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, “cunningness” is worth 14 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.