How many syllables in “remorselessness”?
syllables in "remorselessness"
Word details
Syllables
5
re · mor · se · les · sness
Letters
15
r · e · m · o · r · s · e · l · e · s · s · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “remorselessness”
The word “remorselessness” contains 5 syllables, divided as re · mor · se · les · sness. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "remorselessness" have?
"remorselessness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "remorselessness" into syllables?
"remorselessness" is divided into syllables as: re · mor · se · les · sness.
What is the Scrabble score for "remorselessness"?
The Scrabble score for "remorselessness" is 17 points.
Using “remorselessness” in writing
"remorselessness" (re · mor · se · les · sness) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “remorselessness” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.