How many syllables in “ruthfulness”?
syllables in "ruthfulness"
Word details
Syllables
3
rut · hful · ness
Letters
11
r · u · t · h · f · u · l · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “ruthfulness”
The word “ruthfulness” contains 3 syllables, divided as rut · hful · ness. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ruthfulness" have?
"ruthfulness" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "ruthfulness" into syllables?
"ruthfulness" is divided into syllables as: rut · hful · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "ruthfulness"?
The Scrabble score for "ruthfulness" is 17 points.
Using “ruthfulness” in writing
Three-syllable words like "ruthfulness" (rut · hful · ness) 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, “ruthfulness” 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.
Anagrams of “ruthfulness”
The letters in “ruthfulness” can be rearranged to spell one other word: hurtfulness.