How many syllables in “patroness”?
syllables in "patroness"
Word details
Syllables
3
pa · tro · ness
Letters
9
p · a · t · r · o · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “patroness”
The word “patroness” contains 3 syllables, divided as pa · tro · ness. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "patroness" have?
"patroness" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "patroness" into syllables?
"patroness" is divided into syllables as: pa · tro · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "patroness"?
The Scrabble score for "patroness" is 11 points.
Using “patroness” in writing
Three-syllable words like "patroness" (pa · tro · 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, “patroness” is worth 11 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 “patroness”
The letters in “patroness” can be rearranged to spell one other word: transpose.