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How many syllables in “lameness”?

3

syllables in "lameness"

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Word details

Syllables

3

la · me · ness

Letters

8

l · a · m · e · n · e · s · s

Scrabble

10

points

Scrabble letter values

l1
a1
m3
e1
n1
e1
s1
s1

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About the word “lameness

The word lameness contains 3 syllables, divided as la · me · ness. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "lameness" have?

"lameness" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "lameness" into syllables?

"lameness" is divided into syllables as: la · me · ness.

What is the Scrabble score for "lameness"?

The Scrabble score for "lameness" is 10 points.

Using “lameness” in writing

Three-syllable words like "lameness" (la · me · 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, lameness is worth 10 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 “lameness

The letters in lameness can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: maleness, maneless, nameless, salesmen.

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