How many syllables in “credential”?
syllables in "credential"
Word details
Syllables
3
cre · den · tial
Letters
10
c · r · e · d · e · n · t · i · a · l
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “credential”
The word “credential” contains 3 syllables, divided as cre · den · tial. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "credential" have?
"credential" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "credential" into syllables?
"credential" is divided into syllables as: cre · den · tial.
What is the Scrabble score for "credential"?
The Scrabble score for "credential" is 13 points.
Using “credential” in writing
Three-syllable words like "credential" (cre · den · tial) 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, “credential” 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 “credential”
The letters in “credential” can be rearranged to spell one other word: interlaced.