How many syllables in “sleaziness”?
syllables in "sleaziness"
Word details
Syllables
3
slea · zi · ness
Letters
10
s · l · e · a · z · i · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “sleaziness”
The word “sleaziness” contains 3 syllables, divided as slea · zi · ness. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sleaziness" have?
"sleaziness" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "sleaziness" into syllables?
"sleaziness" is divided into syllables as: slea · zi · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "sleaziness"?
The Scrabble score for "sleaziness" is 19 points.
Using “sleaziness” in writing
Three-syllable words like "sleaziness" (slea · zi · 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, “sleaziness” is worth 19 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 “sleaziness”
The letters in “sleaziness” can be rearranged to spell one other word: lazinesses.