How many syllables in “scoreless”?
syllables in "scoreless"
Word details
Syllables
3
sco · re · less
Letters
9
s · c · o · r · e · l · e · s · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “scoreless”
The word “scoreless” contains 3 syllables, divided as sco · re · less. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "scoreless" have?
"scoreless" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "scoreless" into syllables?
"scoreless" is divided into syllables as: sco · re · less.
What is the Scrabble score for "scoreless"?
The Scrabble score for "scoreless" is 11 points.
Using “scoreless” in writing
Three-syllable words like "scoreless" (sco · re · less) 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, “scoreless” is worth 11 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 “scoreless”
The letters in “scoreless” can be rearranged to spell one other word: scleroses.