How many syllables in “malenesses”?
syllables in "malenesses"
Word details
Syllables
3
male · ness · es
Letters
10
m · a · l · e · n · e · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “malenesses”
The word “malenesses” contains 3 syllables, divided as male · ness · es. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "malenesses" have?
"malenesses" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "malenesses" into syllables?
"malenesses" is divided into syllables as: male · ness · es.
What is the Scrabble score for "malenesses"?
The Scrabble score for "malenesses" is 12 points.
Using “malenesses” in writing
Three-syllable words like "malenesses" (male · ness · es) 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, “malenesses” 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.
Anagrams of “malenesses”
The letters in “malenesses” can be rearranged to spell one other word: lamenesses.