How many syllables in “sentences”?
syllables in "sentences"
Word details
Syllables
3
sen · ten · ces
Letters
9
s · e · n · t · e · n · c · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “sentences”
The word “sentences” contains 3 syllables, divided as sen · ten · ces. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sentences" have?
"sentences" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "sentences" into syllables?
"sentences" is divided into syllables as: sen · ten · ces.
What is the Scrabble score for "sentences"?
The Scrabble score for "sentences" is 11 points.
Using “sentences” in writing
Three-syllable words like "sentences" (sen · ten · ces) 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, “sentences” is worth 11 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 “sentences”
The letters in “sentences” can be rearranged to spell one other word: senescent.