How many syllables in “sincerest”?
syllables in "sincerest"
Word details
Syllables
3
sin · ce · rest
Letters
9
s · i · n · c · e · r · e · s · t
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “sincerest”
The word “sincerest” contains 3 syllables, divided as sin · ce · rest. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sincerest" have?
"sincerest" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "sincerest" into syllables?
"sincerest" is divided into syllables as: sin · ce · rest.
What is the Scrabble score for "sincerest"?
The Scrabble score for "sincerest" is 11 points.
Using “sincerest” in writing
Three-syllable words like "sincerest" (sin · ce · rest) 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, “sincerest” 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 “sincerest”
The letters in “sincerest” can be rearranged to spell one other word: secretins.