How many syllables in “portending”?
syllables in "portending"
Word details
Syllables
3
por · ten · ding
Letters
10
p · o · r · t · e · n · d · i · n · g
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “portending”
The word “portending” contains 3 syllables, divided as por · ten · ding. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "portending" have?
"portending" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "portending" into syllables?
"portending" is divided into syllables as: por · ten · ding.
What is the Scrabble score for "portending"?
The Scrabble score for "portending" is 14 points.
Using “portending” in writing
Three-syllable words like "portending" (por · ten · ding) 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, “portending” 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 “portending”
The letters in “portending” can be rearranged to spell one other word: protending.