How many syllables in “thingness”?
syllables in "thingness"
Word details
Syllables
2
thin · gness
Letters
9
t · h · i · n · g · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “thingness”
The word “thingness” contains 2 syllables, divided as thin · gness. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "thingness" have?
"thingness" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "thingness" into syllables?
"thingness" is divided into syllables as: thin · gness.
What is the Scrabble score for "thingness"?
The Scrabble score for "thingness" is 13 points.
Using “thingness” in writing
Two-syllable words like "thingness" (thin · gness) 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, “thingness” is worth 13 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 “thingness”
The letters in “thingness” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sennights.