How many syllables in “wideness”?
syllables in "wideness"
Word details
Syllables
3
wi · de · ness
Letters
8
w · i · d · e · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “wideness”
The word “wideness” contains 3 syllables, divided as wi · de · ness. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wideness" have?
"wideness" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "wideness" into syllables?
"wideness" is divided into syllables as: wi · de · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "wideness"?
The Scrabble score for "wideness" is 12 points.
Using “wideness” in writing
Three-syllable words like "wideness" (wi · de · ness) 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, “wideness” 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 “wideness”
The letters in “wideness” can be rearranged to spell one other word: dewiness.