How many syllables in “distension”?
syllables in "distension"
Word details
Syllables
3
diste · nsion
Letters
10
d · i · s · t · e · n · s · i · o · n
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “distension”
The word “distension” contains 3 syllables, divided as diste · nsion. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "distension" have?
"distension" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "distension" into syllables?
"distension" is divided into syllables as: diste · nsion.
What is the Scrabble score for "distension"?
The Scrabble score for "distension" is 11 points.
Using “distension” in writing
Three-syllable words like "distension" (diste · nsion) 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, “distension” is worth 11 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 “distension”
The letters in “distension” can be rearranged to spell one other word: dissention.