How many syllables in “ireless”?
syllables in "ireless"
Word details
Syllables
3
i · re · less
Letters
7
i · r · e · l · e · s · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “ireless”
The word “ireless” contains 3 syllables, divided as i · re · less. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ireless" have?
"ireless" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "ireless" into syllables?
"ireless" is divided into syllables as: i · re · less.
What is the Scrabble score for "ireless"?
The Scrabble score for "ireless" is 7 points.
Using “ireless” in writing
Three-syllable words like "ireless" (i · re · less) 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, “ireless” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “ireless”
The letters in “ireless” can be rearranged to spell one other word: resiles.