How many syllables in “mildness”?
syllables in "mildness"
Word details
Syllables
2
mil · dness
Letters
8
m · i · l · d · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “mildness”
The word “mildness” contains 2 syllables, divided as mil · dness. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mildness" have?
"mildness" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "mildness" into syllables?
"mildness" is divided into syllables as: mil · dness.
What is the Scrabble score for "mildness"?
The Scrabble score for "mildness" is 11 points.
Using “mildness” in writing
Two-syllable words like "mildness" (mil · dness) 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, “mildness” 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.
Anagrams of “mildness”
The letters in “mildness” can be rearranged to spell one other word: mindless.