How many syllables in “teenager”?
syllables in "teenager"
Word details
Syllables
3
tee · na · ger
Letters
8
t · e · e · n · a · g · e · r
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “teenager”
The word “teenager” contains 3 syllables, divided as tee · na · ger. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "teenager" have?
"teenager" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "teenager" into syllables?
"teenager" is divided into syllables as: tee · na · ger.
What is the Scrabble score for "teenager"?
The Scrabble score for "teenager" is 9 points.
Using “teenager” in writing
Three-syllable words like "teenager" (tee · na · ger) 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, “teenager” 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.
Anagrams of “teenager”
The letters in “teenager” can be rearranged to spell one other word: generate.