How many syllables in “tangerine”?
syllables in "tangerine"
Word details
Syllables
3
tan · ger · ine
Letters
9
t · a · n · g · e · r · i · n · e
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “tangerine”
The word “tangerine” contains 3 syllables, divided as tan · ger · ine. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tangerine" have?
"tangerine" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "tangerine" into syllables?
"tangerine" is divided into syllables as: tan · ger · ine.
What is the Scrabble score for "tangerine"?
The Scrabble score for "tangerine" is 10 points.
Using “tangerine” in writing
Three-syllable words like "tangerine" (tan · ger · ine) 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, “tangerine” is worth 10 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 “tangerine”
The letters in “tangerine” can be rearranged to spell one other word: argentine.