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How many syllables in “stalwartness”?

3

syllables in "stalwartness"

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Word details

Syllables

3

stal · war · tness

Letters

12

s · t · a · l · w · a · r · t · n · e · s · s

Scrabble

15

points

Scrabble letter values

s1
t1
a1
l1
w4
a1
r1
t1
n1
e1
s1
s1

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About the word “stalwartness

The word stalwartness contains 3 syllables, divided as stal · war · tness. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "stalwartness" have?

"stalwartness" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "stalwartness" into syllables?

"stalwartness" is divided into syllables as: stal · war · tness.

What is the Scrabble score for "stalwartness"?

The Scrabble score for "stalwartness" is 15 points.

Using “stalwartness” in writing

Three-syllable words like "stalwartness" (stal · war · tness) 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, stalwartness is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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