How many syllables in “repentance”?
syllables in "repentance"
Word details
Syllables
3
repe · ntan · ce
Letters
10
r · e · p · e · n · t · a · n · c · e
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “repentance”
The word “repentance” contains 3 syllables, divided as repe · ntan · ce. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "repentance" have?
"repentance" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "repentance" into syllables?
"repentance" is divided into syllables as: repe · ntan · ce.
What is the Scrabble score for "repentance"?
The Scrabble score for "repentance" is 14 points.
Using “repentance” in writing
Three-syllable words like "repentance" (repe · ntan · ce) 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, “repentance” 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 “repentance”
The letters in “repentance” can be rearranged to spell one other word: penetrance.