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