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