How many syllables in “heartens”?
syllables in "heartens"
Word details
Syllables
2
hear · tens
Letters
8
h · e · a · r · t · e · n · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “heartens”
The word “heartens” contains 2 syllables, divided as hear · tens. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "heartens" have?
"heartens" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "heartens" into syllables?
"heartens" is divided into syllables as: hear · tens.
What is the Scrabble score for "heartens"?
The Scrabble score for "heartens" is 11 points.
Using “heartens” in writing
Two-syllable words like "heartens" (hear · tens) 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, “heartens” 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 “heartens”
The letters in “heartens” can be rearranged to spell one other word: hastener.