How many syllables in “retention”?
3
syllables in "retention"
retention
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Word details
Syllables
3
reten · tion
Letters
9
r · e · t · e · n · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
9
points
Common word
Scrabble letter values
r1
e1
t1
e1
n1
t1
i1
o1
n1
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About the word “retention”
The word “retention” contains 3 syllables, divided as reten · tion. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "retention" have?
"retention" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "retention" into syllables?
"retention" is divided into syllables as: reten · tion.
What is the Scrabble score for "retention"?
The Scrabble score for "retention" is 9 points.