How many syllables in “offenders”?
syllables in "offenders"
Word details
Syllables
3
of · fen · ders
Letters
9
o · f · f · e · n · d · e · r · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “offenders”
The word “offenders” contains 3 syllables, divided as of · fen · ders. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "offenders" have?
"offenders" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "offenders" into syllables?
"offenders" is divided into syllables as: of · fen · ders.
What is the Scrabble score for "offenders"?
The Scrabble score for "offenders" is 16 points.
Using “offenders” in writing
Three-syllable words like "offenders" (of · fen · ders) 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, “offenders” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “offenders”
The letters in “offenders” can be rearranged to spell one other word: forefends.