Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

sadness

How many syllables in sadness?

  2 syllables

Divide sadness into syllables:   sad-ness
Stressed syllable in sadness:   sad-ness
How to say sadness:

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"sadness." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 28 April 2026.

Learn a New Word

Wondering why sadness 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
Plural Quiz
What is the plural of
SOS?
Take the Quiz

Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

Synonyms for sadness


1 syllable
  • gloom
  • woe
  • grief
2 syllables
  • aching
  • dismay
  • heartache
  • pathos
3 syllables
4 syllables
Let Teachers Teach™ Contest
How could $250 help your students?

Prize awarded to a teacher each month.
$Read the contest rules and apply
Fun Fact
“Orange” became the term for
a color in the 16th century.
!Get more facts
FAQ
How many syllables
are in beautiful?
?Learn Here

Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

What rhymes with sadness

2 syllables
  • madness
    Do You Know
    when you should use
    Its and It's?
    Find Out Here

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

    Contact Us!