How many syllables in “restlessness”?
syllables in "restlessness"
Word details
Syllables
3
res · tles · sness
Letters
12
r · e · s · t · l · e · s · s · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “restlessness”
The word “restlessness” contains 3 syllables, divided as res · tles · sness. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "restlessness" have?
"restlessness" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "restlessness" into syllables?
"restlessness" is divided into syllables as: res · tles · sness.
What is the Scrabble score for "restlessness"?
The Scrabble score for "restlessness" is 12 points.
Using “restlessness” in writing
Three-syllable words like "restlessness" (res · tles · sness) 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, “restlessness” 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.