How many syllables in “rendezvouses”?
syllables in "rendezvouses"
Word details
Syllables
3
rend · ezvo · uses
Letters
12
r · e · n · d · e · z · v · o · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
25
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About the word “rendezvouses”
The word “rendezvouses” contains 3 syllables, divided as rend · ezvo · uses. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "rendezvouses" have?
"rendezvouses" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "rendezvouses" into syllables?
"rendezvouses" is divided into syllables as: rend · ezvo · uses.
What is the Scrabble score for "rendezvouses"?
The Scrabble score for "rendezvouses" is 25 points.
Using “rendezvouses” in writing
Three-syllable words like "rendezvouses" (rend · ezvo · uses) 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, “rendezvouses” is worth 25 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.