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How many syllables in “drearinesses”?

3

syllables in "drearinesses"

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Word details

Syllables

3

drea · rine · sses

Letters

12

d · r · e · a · r · i · n · e · s · s · e · s

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
r1
e1
a1
r1
i1
n1
e1
s1
s1
e1
s1

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About the word “drearinesses

The word drearinesses contains 3 syllables, divided as drea · rine · sses. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "drearinesses" have?

"drearinesses" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "drearinesses" into syllables?

"drearinesses" is divided into syllables as: drea · rine · sses.

What is the Scrabble score for "drearinesses"?

The Scrabble score for "drearinesses" is 13 points.

Using “drearinesses” in writing

Three-syllable words like "drearinesses" (drea · rine · sses) 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, drearinesses 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.

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