How many syllables in “shiftlessnesses”?
syllables in "shiftlessnesses"
Word details
Syllables
3
shift · lessn · esses
Letters
15
s · h · i · f · t · l · e · s · s · n · e · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “shiftlessnesses”
The word “shiftlessnesses” contains 3 syllables, divided as shift · lessn · esses. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "shiftlessnesses" have?
"shiftlessnesses" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "shiftlessnesses" into syllables?
"shiftlessnesses" is divided into syllables as: shift · lessn · esses.
What is the Scrabble score for "shiftlessnesses"?
The Scrabble score for "shiftlessnesses" is 21 points.
Using “shiftlessnesses” in writing
Three-syllable words like "shiftlessnesses" (shift · lessn · esses) 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, “shiftlessnesses” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.