How many syllables in “muteness”?
syllables in "muteness"
Word details
Syllables
3
mu · te · ness
Letters
8
m · u · t · e · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “muteness”
The word “muteness” contains 3 syllables, divided as mu · te · ness. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "muteness" have?
"muteness" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "muteness" into syllables?
"muteness" is divided into syllables as: mu · te · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "muteness"?
The Scrabble score for "muteness" is 10 points.
Using “muteness” in writing
Three-syllable words like "muteness" (mu · te · ness) 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, “muteness” is worth 10 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 “muteness”
The letters in “muteness” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tenesmus.