How many syllables in “irateness”?
syllables in "irateness"
Word details
Syllables
4
i · ra · te · ness
Letters
9
i · r · a · t · e · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “irateness”
The word “irateness” contains 4 syllables, divided as i · ra · te · ness. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "irateness" have?
"irateness" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "irateness" into syllables?
"irateness" is divided into syllables as: i · ra · te · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "irateness"?
The Scrabble score for "irateness" is 9 points.
Using “irateness” in writing
Four-syllable words like "irateness" (i · ra · te · ness) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “irateness” 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 “irateness”
The letters in “irateness” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: arsenites, resinates, stearines.