How many syllables in “thoughtlessnesses”?
syllables in "thoughtlessnesses"
Word details
Syllables
3
though · tlessn · esses
Letters
17
t · h · o · u · g · h · t · l · e · s · s · n · e · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
24
points
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About the word “thoughtlessnesses”
The word “thoughtlessnesses” contains 3 syllables, divided as though · tlessn · esses. It has 17 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "thoughtlessnesses" have?
"thoughtlessnesses" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "thoughtlessnesses" into syllables?
"thoughtlessnesses" is divided into syllables as: though · tlessn · esses.
What is the Scrabble score for "thoughtlessnesses"?
The Scrabble score for "thoughtlessnesses" is 24 points.
Using “thoughtlessnesses” in writing
Three-syllable words like "thoughtlessnesses" (though · tlessn · esses) 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, “thoughtlessnesses” is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.