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How many syllables in “littlenesses”?

3

syllables in "littlenesses"

littlenesses
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Word details

Syllables

3

litt · lene · sses

Letters

12

l · i · t · t · l · e · n · e · s · s · e · s

Scrabble

12

points

Scrabble letter values

l1
i1
t1
t1
l1
e1
n1
e1
s1
s1
e1
s1

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About the word “littlenesses

The word littlenesses contains 3 syllables, divided as litt · lene · sses. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "littlenesses" have?

"littlenesses" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "littlenesses" into syllables?

"littlenesses" is divided into syllables as: litt · lene · sses.

What is the Scrabble score for "littlenesses"?

The Scrabble score for "littlenesses" is 12 points.

Using “littlenesses” in writing

Three-syllable words like "littlenesses" (litt · lene · sses) 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, littlenesses is worth 12 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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