How many syllables in “tennies”?
syllables in "tennies"
Word details
Syllables
2
ten · nies
Letters
7
t · e · n · n · i · e · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “tennies”
The word “tennies” contains 2 syllables, divided as ten · nies. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tennies" have?
"tennies" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "tennies" into syllables?
"tennies" is divided into syllables as: ten · nies.
What is the Scrabble score for "tennies"?
The Scrabble score for "tennies" is 7 points.
Using “tennies” in writing
Two-syllable words like "tennies" (ten · nies) 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, “tennies” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “tennies”
The letters in “tennies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: intense.