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How many syllables in “leaderless”?

3

syllables in "leaderless"

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Word details

Syllables

3

lea · der · less

Letters

10

l · e · a · d · e · r · l · e · s · s

Scrabble

11

points

Scrabble letter values

l1
e1
a1
d2
e1
r1
l1
e1
s1
s1

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About the word “leaderless

The word leaderless contains 3 syllables, divided as lea · der · less. It has 10 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "leaderless" have?

"leaderless" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "leaderless" into syllables?

"leaderless" is divided into syllables as: lea · der · less.

What is the Scrabble score for "leaderless"?

The Scrabble score for "leaderless" is 11 points.

Using “leaderless” in writing

Three-syllable words like "leaderless" (lea · der · 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, leaderless is worth 11 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.

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