noun

alertness

/əˈlɝt.nəs/ ale·rtn·ess 3 syllables

The quality of being alert or on the alert

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 3
Letters 9
Starts with A

Definition of Alertness

The quality of being alert or on the alert

How to use Alertness

Alertness is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.

Synonyms for Alertness

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Antonyms for Alertness

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How many syllables does alertness have?

Alertness has 3 syllables: ale·rtn·ess. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.

What part of speech is alertness?

Alertness is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.

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Alertness starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does alertness have?

Alertness has 9 letters. It contains 3 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.