How many syllables in “raggedest”?
syllables in "raggedest"
Word details
Syllables
3
rag · ge · dest
Letters
9
r · a · g · g · e · d · e · s · t
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “raggedest”
The word “raggedest” contains 3 syllables, divided as rag · ge · dest. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "raggedest" have?
"raggedest" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "raggedest" into syllables?
"raggedest" is divided into syllables as: rag · ge · dest.
What is the Scrabble score for "raggedest"?
The Scrabble score for "raggedest" is 12 points.
Using “raggedest” in writing
Three-syllable words like "raggedest" (rag · ge · dest) 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, “raggedest” is worth 12 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 “raggedest”
The letters in “raggedest” can be rearranged to spell one other word: staggered.