How many syllables in “unkindnesses”?
syllables in "unkindnesses"
Word details
Syllables
3
unki · ndne · sses
Letters
12
u · n · k · i · n · d · n · e · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
17
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About the word “unkindnesses”
The word “unkindnesses” contains 3 syllables, divided as unki · ndne · sses. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "unkindnesses" have?
"unkindnesses" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "unkindnesses" into syllables?
"unkindnesses" is divided into syllables as: unki · ndne · sses.
What is the Scrabble score for "unkindnesses"?
The Scrabble score for "unkindnesses" is 17 points.
Using “unkindnesses” in writing
Three-syllable words like "unkindnesses" (unki · ndne · sses) 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, “unkindnesses” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.