How many syllables in “tangencies”?
syllables in "tangencies"
Word details
Syllables
3
tan · gen · cies
Letters
10
t · a · n · g · e · n · c · i · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “tangencies”
The word “tangencies” contains 3 syllables, divided as tan · gen · cies. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tangencies" have?
"tangencies" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "tangencies" into syllables?
"tangencies" is divided into syllables as: tan · gen · cies.
What is the Scrabble score for "tangencies"?
The Scrabble score for "tangencies" is 13 points.
Using “tangencies” in writing
Three-syllable words like "tangencies" (tan · gen · cies) 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, “tangencies” is worth 13 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.