How many syllables in “tenderfeet”?
syllables in "tenderfeet"
Word details
Syllables
3
ten · der · feet
Letters
10
t · e · n · d · e · r · f · e · e · t
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “tenderfeet”
The word “tenderfeet” contains 3 syllables, divided as ten · der · feet. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tenderfeet" have?
"tenderfeet" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "tenderfeet" into syllables?
"tenderfeet" is divided into syllables as: ten · der · feet.
What is the Scrabble score for "tenderfeet"?
The Scrabble score for "tenderfeet" is 14 points.
Using “tenderfeet” in writing
Three-syllable words like "tenderfeet" (ten · der · feet) 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, “tenderfeet” is worth 14 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 “tenderfeet”
The letters in “tenderfeet” can be rearranged to spell one other word: enfettered.