How many syllables in “portends”?
syllables in "portends"
Word details
Syllables
2
por · tends
Letters
8
p · o · r · t · e · n · d · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “portends”
The word “portends” contains 2 syllables, divided as por · tends. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "portends" have?
"portends" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "portends" into syllables?
"portends" is divided into syllables as: por · tends.
What is the Scrabble score for "portends"?
The Scrabble score for "portends" is 11 points.
Using “portends” in writing
Two-syllable words like "portends" (por · tends) 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, “portends” is worth 11 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 “portends”
The letters in “portends” can be rearranged to spell one other word: protends.