How many syllables in “hurtless”?
syllables in "hurtless"
Word details
Syllables
2
hur · tless
Letters
8
h · u · r · t · l · e · s · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “hurtless”
The word “hurtless” contains 2 syllables, divided as hur · tless. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hurtless" have?
"hurtless" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "hurtless" into syllables?
"hurtless" is divided into syllables as: hur · tless.
What is the Scrabble score for "hurtless"?
The Scrabble score for "hurtless" is 11 points.
Using “hurtless” in writing
Two-syllable words like "hurtless" (hur · tless) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “hurtless” is worth 11 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 “hurtless”
The letters in “hurtless” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: hustlers, ruthless.