How many syllables in “needlessness”?
syllables in "needlessness"
Word details
Syllables
3
need · les · sness
Letters
12
n · e · e · d · l · e · s · s · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “needlessness”
The word “needlessness” contains 3 syllables, divided as need · les · sness. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "needlessness" have?
"needlessness" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "needlessness" into syllables?
"needlessness" is divided into syllables as: need · les · sness.
What is the Scrabble score for "needlessness"?
The Scrabble score for "needlessness" is 13 points.
Using “needlessness” in writing
Three-syllable words like "needlessness" (need · les · sness) 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, “needlessness” is worth 13 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.