How many syllables in “guiltlessness”?
syllables in "guiltlessness"
Word details
Syllables
3
guil · tles · sness
Letters
13
g · u · i · l · t · l · e · s · s · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
14
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About the word “guiltlessness”
The word “guiltlessness” contains 3 syllables, divided as guil · tles · sness. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "guiltlessness" have?
"guiltlessness" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "guiltlessness" into syllables?
"guiltlessness" is divided into syllables as: guil · tles · sness.
What is the Scrabble score for "guiltlessness"?
The Scrabble score for "guiltlessness" is 14 points.
Using “guiltlessness” in writing
Three-syllable words like "guiltlessness" (guil · tles · sness) 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, “guiltlessness” is worth 14 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.