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How many syllables in “passless”?

2

syllables in "passless"

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Word details

Syllables

2

pas · sless

Letters

8

p · a · s · s · l · e · s · s

Scrabble

10

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
a1
s1
s1
l1
e1
s1
s1

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About the word “passless

The word passless contains 2 syllables, divided as pas · sless. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "passless" have?

"passless" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "passless" into syllables?

"passless" is divided into syllables as: pas · sless.

What is the Scrabble score for "passless"?

The Scrabble score for "passless" is 10 points.

Using “passless” in writing

Two-syllable words like "passless" (pas · sless) 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, passless 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.

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