How many syllables in “fameless”?
syllables in "fameless"
Word details
Syllables
3
fa · me · less
Letters
8
f · a · m · e · l · e · s · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “fameless”
The word “fameless” contains 3 syllables, divided as fa · me · less. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "fameless" have?
"fameless" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "fameless" into syllables?
"fameless" is divided into syllables as: fa · me · less.
What is the Scrabble score for "fameless"?
The Scrabble score for "fameless" is 13 points.
Using “fameless” in writing
Three-syllable words like "fameless" (fa · me · less) 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, “fameless” 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.
Anagrams of “fameless”
The letters in “fameless” can be rearranged to spell one other word: selfsame.