How many syllables in “penetrance”?
syllables in "penetrance"
Word details
Syllables
3
pene · tran · ce
Letters
10
p · e · n · e · t · r · a · n · c · e
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “penetrance”
The word “penetrance” contains 3 syllables, divided as pene · tran · ce. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "penetrance" have?
"penetrance" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "penetrance" into syllables?
"penetrance" is divided into syllables as: pene · tran · ce.
What is the Scrabble score for "penetrance"?
The Scrabble score for "penetrance" is 14 points.
Using “penetrance” in writing
Three-syllable words like "penetrance" (pene · tran · ce) 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, “penetrance” is worth 14 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 “penetrance”
The letters in “penetrance” can be rearranged to spell one other word: repentance.