How many syllables in “dauntlessnesses”?
syllables in "dauntlessnesses"
Word details
Syllables
3
daunt · lessn · esses
Letters
15
d · a · u · n · t · l · e · s · s · n · e · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “dauntlessnesses”
The word “dauntlessnesses” contains 3 syllables, divided as daunt · lessn · esses. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dauntlessnesses" have?
"dauntlessnesses" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "dauntlessnesses" into syllables?
"dauntlessnesses" is divided into syllables as: daunt · lessn · esses.
What is the Scrabble score for "dauntlessnesses"?
The Scrabble score for "dauntlessnesses" is 16 points.
Using “dauntlessnesses” in writing
Three-syllable words like "dauntlessnesses" (daunt · lessn · esses) 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, “dauntlessnesses” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.