How many syllables in “weightlessness”?
syllables in "weightlessness"
Word details
Syllables
3
weig · htles · sness
Letters
14
w · e · i · g · h · t · l · e · s · s · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
21
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About the word “weightlessness”
The word “weightlessness” contains 3 syllables, divided as weig · htles · sness. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "weightlessness" have?
"weightlessness" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "weightlessness" into syllables?
"weightlessness" is divided into syllables as: weig · htles · sness.
What is the Scrabble score for "weightlessness"?
The Scrabble score for "weightlessness" is 21 points.
Using “weightlessness” in writing
Three-syllable words like "weightlessness" (weig · htles · sness) 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, “weightlessness” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.