How many syllables in “dewiness”?
syllables in "dewiness"
Word details
Syllables
3
de · wi · ness
Letters
8
d · e · w · i · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “dewiness”
The word “dewiness” contains 3 syllables, divided as de · wi · ness. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dewiness" have?
"dewiness" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "dewiness" into syllables?
"dewiness" is divided into syllables as: de · wi · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "dewiness"?
The Scrabble score for "dewiness" is 12 points.
Using “dewiness” in writing
Three-syllable words like "dewiness" (de · wi · 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, “dewiness” is worth 12 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 “dewiness”
The letters in “dewiness” can be rearranged to spell one other word: wideness.