How many syllables in “sweetness”?
syllables in "sweetness"
Word details
Syllables
2
sweet · ness
Letters
9
s · w · e · e · t · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “sweetness”
The word “sweetness” contains 2 syllables, divided as sweet · ness. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sweetness" have?
"sweetness" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "sweetness" into syllables?
"sweetness" is divided into syllables as: sweet · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "sweetness"?
The Scrabble score for "sweetness" is 12 points.
Using “sweetness” in writing
Two-syllable words like "sweetness" (sweet · ness) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “sweetness” is worth 12 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 “sweetness”
The letters in “sweetness” can be rearranged to spell one other word: wetnesses.