How many syllables in “resistance”?
syllables in "resistance"
Word details
Syllables
3
resi · stan · ce
Letters
10
r · e · s · i · s · t · a · n · c · e
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “resistance”
The word “resistance” contains 3 syllables, divided as resi · stan · ce. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "resistance" have?
"resistance" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "resistance" into syllables?
"resistance" is divided into syllables as: resi · stan · ce.
What is the Scrabble score for "resistance"?
The Scrabble score for "resistance" is 12 points.
Using “resistance” in writing
Three-syllable words like "resistance" (resi · stan · 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, “resistance” is worth 12 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 “resistance”
The letters in “resistance” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ancestries.