How many syllables in “tennis”?
syllables in "tennis"
Word details
Syllables
2
ten · nis
Letters
6
t · e · n · n · i · s
Scrabble
6
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About the word “tennis”
The word “tennis” contains 2 syllables, divided as ten · nis. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tennis" have?
"tennis" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "tennis" into syllables?
"tennis" is divided into syllables as: ten · nis.
What is the Scrabble score for "tennis"?
The Scrabble score for "tennis" is 6 points.
Using “tennis” in writing
Two-syllable words like "tennis" (ten · nis) 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, “tennis” is worth 6 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 “tennis”
The letters in “tennis” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sennit.