How many syllables in “lameness”?
syllables in "lameness"
Word details
Syllables
3
la · me · ness
Letters
8
l · a · m · e · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
10
points
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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.