How many syllables in “distention”?
syllables in "distention"
Word details
Syllables
3
diste · ntion
Letters
10
d · i · s · t · e · n · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “distention”
The word “distention” contains 3 syllables, divided as diste · ntion. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "distention" have?
"distention" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "distention" into syllables?
"distention" is divided into syllables as: diste · ntion.
What is the Scrabble score for "distention"?
The Scrabble score for "distention" is 11 points.
Using “distention” in writing
Three-syllable words like "distention" (diste · ntion) 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, “distention” 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 “distention”
The letters in “distention” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: dentitions, tendonitis.