Syllables    Synonyms    Quiz

lateness

How many syllables in lateness?

  2 syllables

Divide lateness into syllables:   late-ness
Stressed syllable in lateness:   late-ness
How to say lateness:

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"lateness." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 30 June 2026.

Learn a New Word

Wondering why lateness is 2 syllables?   Contact Us!   We'll explain.

Syllable Rules

1.  What is a syllable?
2.  How to count syllables.
3.  How to divide into syllables.

More Grammar
Trending Words
Grammar Quiz
So... you think
you have good grammar?
Take the Grammar Quiz

Syllables    Synonyms    Quiz

Synonyms for lateness


2 syllables
  • delay
3 syllables
6 syllables
    Teacher of The Month
    Win $250 for your students.
    One prize is awarded to
    one teacher, every month.
    $Read the contest rules and apply
    Fun Fact
    Adding 1 letter to some words
    can add 2 syllables!
    !Learn how
    Grammar
    When do you use
    single quotes ( ' ' )
    ?Learn Here
    Ever Wonder
    What's the difference between
    Was and Were?
    Learn Here

    Parents, Teachers, StudentsDo you have a grammar question?
    Need help finding a syllable count?
    Want to say thank you?

    Contact Us!