How many syllables in “tendonitis”?
syllables in "tendonitis"
Word details
Syllables
4
ten · do · ni · tis
Letters
10
t · e · n · d · o · n · i · t · i · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “tendonitis”
The word “tendonitis” contains 4 syllables, divided as ten · do · ni · tis. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tendonitis" have?
"tendonitis" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "tendonitis" into syllables?
"tendonitis" is divided into syllables as: ten · do · ni · tis.
What is the Scrabble score for "tendonitis"?
The Scrabble score for "tendonitis" is 11 points.
Using “tendonitis” in writing
Four-syllable words like "tendonitis" (ten · do · ni · tis) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “tendonitis” 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.
Anagrams of “tendonitis”
The letters in “tendonitis” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: dentitions, distention.