How many syllables in “portend”?
syllables in "portend"
Word details
Syllables
2
por · tend
Letters
7
p · o · r · t · e · n · d
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “portend”
The word “portend” contains 2 syllables, divided as por · tend. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "portend" have?
"portend" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "portend" into syllables?
"portend" is divided into syllables as: por · tend.
What is the Scrabble score for "portend"?
The Scrabble score for "portend" is 10 points.
Using “portend” in writing
Two-syllable words like "portend" (por · tend) 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, “portend” is worth 10 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 “portend”
The letters in “portend” can be rearranged to spell one other word: protend.