How many syllables in “gloominess”?
syllables in "gloominess"
Word details
Syllables
3
gloo · mi · ness
Letters
10
g · l · o · o · m · i · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “gloominess”
The word “gloominess” contains 3 syllables, divided as gloo · mi · ness. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gloominess" have?
"gloominess" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "gloominess" into syllables?
"gloominess" is divided into syllables as: gloo · mi · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "gloominess"?
The Scrabble score for "gloominess" is 13 points.
Using “gloominess” in writing
Three-syllable words like "gloominess" (gloo · mi · 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, “gloominess” 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 “gloominess”
The letters in “gloominess” can be rearranged to spell one other word: neologisms.