How many syllables in “lightness”?
syllables in "lightness"
Word details
Syllables
2
lig · htness
Letters
9
l · i · g · h · t · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “lightness”
The word “lightness” contains 2 syllables, divided as lig · htness. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lightness" have?
"lightness" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "lightness" into syllables?
"lightness" is divided into syllables as: lig · htness.
What is the Scrabble score for "lightness"?
The Scrabble score for "lightness" is 13 points.
Using “lightness” in writing
Two-syllable words like "lightness" (lig · htness) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “lightness” is worth 13 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 “lightness”
The letters in “lightness” can be rearranged to spell one other word: nightless.