How many syllables in “attender”?
syllables in "attender"
Word details
Syllables
3
at · ten · der
Letters
8
a · t · t · e · n · d · e · r
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “attender”
The word “attender” contains 3 syllables, divided as at · ten · der. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "attender" have?
"attender" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "attender" into syllables?
"attender" is divided into syllables as: at · ten · der.
What is the Scrabble score for "attender"?
The Scrabble score for "attender" is 9 points.
Using “attender” in writing
Three-syllable words like "attender" (at · ten · der) 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, “attender” is worth 9 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 “attender”
The letters in “attender” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: nattered, rattened.