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