How many syllables in “idleness”?
syllables in "idleness"
Word details
Syllables
3
id · le · ness
Letters
8
i · d · l · e · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “idleness”
The word “idleness” contains 3 syllables, divided as id · le · ness. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "idleness" have?
"idleness" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "idleness" into syllables?
"idleness" is divided into syllables as: id · le · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "idleness"?
The Scrabble score for "idleness" is 9 points.
Using “idleness” in writing
Three-syllable words like "idleness" (id · le · 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, “idleness” is worth 9 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 “idleness”
The letters in “idleness” can be rearranged to spell one other word: linseeds.