How many syllables in “wildness”?
syllables in "wildness"
Word details
Syllables
2
wil · dness
Letters
8
w · i · l · d · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “wildness”
The word “wildness” contains 2 syllables, divided as wil · dness. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wildness" have?
"wildness" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "wildness" into syllables?
"wildness" is divided into syllables as: wil · dness.
What is the Scrabble score for "wildness"?
The Scrabble score for "wildness" is 12 points.
Using “wildness” in writing
Two-syllable words like "wildness" (wil · dness) 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, “wildness” 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 “wildness”
The letters in “wildness” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: swindles, windless.