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How many syllables in “malenesses”?

3

syllables in "malenesses"

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Word details

Syllables

3

male · ness · es

Letters

10

m · a · l · e · n · e · s · s · e · s

Scrabble

12

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
a1
l1
e1
n1
e1
s1
s1
e1
s1

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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.

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