How many syllables in “painless”?
syllables in "painless"
Word details
Syllables
2
pain · less
Letters
8
p · a · i · n · l · e · s · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “painless”
The word “painless” contains 2 syllables, divided as pain · less. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "painless" have?
"painless" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "painless" into syllables?
"painless" is divided into syllables as: pain · less.
What is the Scrabble score for "painless"?
The Scrabble score for "painless" is 10 points.
Using “painless” in writing
Two-syllable words like "painless" (pain · less) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “painless” 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 “painless”
The letters in “painless” can be rearranged to spell one other word: spaniels.