How many syllables in “tendances”?
syllables in "tendances"
Word details
Syllables
3
ten · dan · ces
Letters
9
t · e · n · d · a · n · c · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “tendances”
The word “tendances” contains 3 syllables, divided as ten · dan · ces. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tendances" have?
"tendances" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "tendances" into syllables?
"tendances" is divided into syllables as: ten · dan · ces.
What is the Scrabble score for "tendances"?
The Scrabble score for "tendances" is 12 points.
Using “tendances” in writing
Three-syllable words like "tendances" (ten · dan · ces) 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, “tendances” is worth 12 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 “tendances”
The letters in “tendances” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ascendent.