How many syllables in “portended”?
syllables in "portended"
Word details
Syllables
3
por · ten · ded
Letters
9
p · o · r · t · e · n · d · e · d
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “portended”
The word “portended” contains 3 syllables, divided as por · ten · ded. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "portended" have?
"portended" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "portended" into syllables?
"portended" is divided into syllables as: por · ten · ded.
What is the Scrabble score for "portended"?
The Scrabble score for "portended" is 13 points.
Using “portended” in writing
Three-syllable words like "portended" (por · ten · ded) 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, “portended” is worth 13 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 “portended”
The letters in “portended” can be rearranged to spell one other word: protended.