How many syllables in “scends”?
1
syllable in "scends"
scends
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Word details
Syllables
1
scends
Letters
6
s · c · e · n · d · s
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
s1
c3
e1
n1
d2
s1
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About the word “scends”
The word “scends” contains 1 syllable, divided as scends. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "scends" have?
"scends" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "scends" into syllables?
"scends" is divided into syllables as: scends.
What is the Scrabble score for "scends"?
The Scrabble score for "scends" is 9 points.
Using “scends” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "scends" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “scends” is worth 9 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.