How many syllables in “calends”?
syllables in "calends"
Word details
Syllables
2
ca · lends
Letters
7
c · a · l · e · n · d · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “calends”
The word “calends” contains 2 syllables, divided as ca · lends. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "calends" have?
"calends" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "calends" into syllables?
"calends" is divided into syllables as: ca · lends.
What is the Scrabble score for "calends"?
The Scrabble score for "calends" is 10 points.
Using “calends” in writing
Two-syllable words like "calends" (ca · lends) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “calends” is worth 10 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 “calends”
The letters in “calends” can be rearranged to spell one other word: candles.