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