How many syllables in “tending”?
syllables in "tending"
Word details
Syllables
2
ten · ding
Letters
7
t · e · n · d · i · n · g
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “tending”
The word “tending” contains 2 syllables, divided as ten · ding. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tending" have?
"tending" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "tending" into syllables?
"tending" is divided into syllables as: ten · ding.
What is the Scrabble score for "tending"?
The Scrabble score for "tending" is 9 points.
Using “tending” in writing
Two-syllable words like "tending" (ten · ding) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “tending” is worth 9 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 “tending”
The letters in “tending” can be rearranged to spell one other word: denting.