How many syllables in “hurtfulness”?
syllables in "hurtfulness"
Word details
Syllables
3
hur · tful · ness
Letters
11
h · u · r · t · f · u · l · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “hurtfulness”
The word “hurtfulness” contains 3 syllables, divided as hur · tful · ness. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hurtfulness" have?
"hurtfulness" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "hurtfulness" into syllables?
"hurtfulness" is divided into syllables as: hur · tful · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "hurtfulness"?
The Scrabble score for "hurtfulness" is 17 points.
Using “hurtfulness” in writing
Three-syllable words like "hurtfulness" (hur · tful · 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, “hurtfulness” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “hurtfulness”
The letters in “hurtfulness” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ruthfulness.