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How many syllables in “penniless”?

3

syllables in "penniless"

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Word details

Syllables

3

pen · ni · less

Letters

9

p · e · n · n · i · l · e · s · s

Scrabble

11

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
e1
n1
n1
i1
l1
e1
s1
s1

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About the word “penniless

The word penniless contains 3 syllables, divided as pen · ni · less. It has 9 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "penniless" have?

"penniless" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "penniless" into syllables?

"penniless" is divided into syllables as: pen · ni · less.

What is the Scrabble score for "penniless"?

The Scrabble score for "penniless" is 11 points.