How many syllables in “nameless”?
syllables in "nameless"
Word details
Syllables
3
na · me · less
Letters
8
n · a · m · e · l · e · s · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “nameless”
The word “nameless” contains 3 syllables, divided as na · me · less. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nameless" have?
"nameless" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "nameless" into syllables?
"nameless" is divided into syllables as: na · me · less.
What is the Scrabble score for "nameless"?
The Scrabble score for "nameless" is 10 points.
Using “nameless” in writing
Three-syllable words like "nameless" (na · me · less) 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, “nameless” 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 “nameless”
The letters in “nameless” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: lameness, maleness, maneless, salesmen.