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How many syllables in “rawness”?

2

syllables in "rawness"

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Word details

Syllables

2

raw · ness

Letters

7

r · a · w · n · e · s · s

Scrabble

10

points

Scrabble letter values

r1
a1
w4
n1
e1
s1
s1

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About the word “rawness

The word rawness contains 2 syllables, divided as raw · ness. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "rawness" have?

"rawness" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "rawness" into syllables?

"rawness" is divided into syllables as: raw · ness.

What is the Scrabble score for "rawness"?

The Scrabble score for "rawness" is 10 points.

Using “rawness” in writing

Two-syllable words like "rawness" (raw · ness) 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, rawness 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 “rawness

The letters in rawness can be rearranged to spell one other word: answers.

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