How many syllables in “painfulness”?
syllables in "painfulness"
Word details
Syllables
3
pain · ful · ness
Letters
11
p · a · i · n · f · u · l · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
16
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About the word “painfulness”
The word “painfulness” contains 3 syllables, divided as pain · ful · ness. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "painfulness" have?
"painfulness" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "painfulness" into syllables?
"painfulness" is divided into syllables as: pain · ful · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "painfulness"?
The Scrabble score for "painfulness" is 16 points.
Using “painfulness” in writing
Three-syllable words like "painfulness" (pain · ful · 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, “painfulness” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.