How many syllables in “tenderness”?
syllables in "tenderness"
Word details
Syllables
3
ten · der · ness
Letters
10
t · e · n · d · e · r · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “tenderness”
The word “tenderness” contains 3 syllables, divided as ten · der · ness. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tenderness" have?
"tenderness" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "tenderness" into syllables?
"tenderness" is divided into syllables as: ten · der · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "tenderness"?
The Scrabble score for "tenderness" is 11 points.
Using “tenderness” in writing
Three-syllable words like "tenderness" (ten · der · ness) 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, “tenderness” is worth 11 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.