How many syllables in “adherend”?
syllables in "adherend"
Word details
Syllables
3
ad · he · rend
Letters
8
a · d · h · e · r · e · n · d
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “adherend”
The word “adherend” contains 3 syllables, divided as ad · he · rend. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "adherend" have?
"adherend" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "adherend" into syllables?
"adherend" is divided into syllables as: ad · he · rend.
What is the Scrabble score for "adherend"?
The Scrabble score for "adherend" is 13 points.
Using “adherend” in writing
Three-syllable words like "adherend" (ad · he · rend) 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, “adherend” is worth 13 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 “adherend”
The letters in “adherend” can be rearranged to spell one other word: hardened.