How many syllables in “denned”?
1
syllable in "denned"
denned
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Word details
Syllables
1
denned
Letters
6
d · e · n · n · e · d
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
d2
e1
n1
n1
e1
d2
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About the word “denned”
The word “denned” contains 1 syllable, divided as denned. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "denned" have?
"denned" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "denned" into syllables?
"denned" is divided into syllables as: denned.
What is the Scrabble score for "denned"?
The Scrabble score for "denned" is 8 points.
Using “denned” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "denned" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “denned” is worth 8 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.