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