How many syllables in “fleetingness”?
syllables in "fleetingness"
Word details
Syllables
3
flee · tin · gness
Letters
12
f · l · e · e · t · i · n · g · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
16
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “fleetingness”
The word “fleetingness” contains 3 syllables, divided as flee · tin · gness. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "fleetingness" have?
"fleetingness" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "fleetingness" into syllables?
"fleetingness" is divided into syllables as: flee · tin · gness.
What is the Scrabble score for "fleetingness"?
The Scrabble score for "fleetingness" is 16 points.
Using “fleetingness” in writing
Three-syllable words like "fleetingness" (flee · tin · 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, “fleetingness” 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.