How many syllables in “tangerines”?
syllables in "tangerines"
Word details
Syllables
4
tan · ge · ri · nes
Letters
10
t · a · n · g · e · r · i · n · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “tangerines”
The word “tangerines” contains 4 syllables, divided as tan · ge · ri · nes. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tangerines" have?
"tangerines" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "tangerines" into syllables?
"tangerines" is divided into syllables as: tan · ge · ri · nes.
What is the Scrabble score for "tangerines"?
The Scrabble score for "tangerines" is 11 points.
Using “tangerines” in writing
Four-syllable words like "tangerines" (tan · ge · ri · nes) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “tangerines” 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 “tangerines”
The letters in “tangerines” can be rearranged to spell one other word: argentines.