How many syllables in “tenterhook”?
syllables in "tenterhook"
Word details
Syllables
3
ten · ter · hook
Letters
10
t · e · n · t · e · r · h · o · o · k
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “tenterhook”
The word “tenterhook” contains 3 syllables, divided as ten · ter · hook. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tenterhook" have?
"tenterhook" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "tenterhook" into syllables?
"tenterhook" is divided into syllables as: ten · ter · hook.
What is the Scrabble score for "tenterhook"?
The Scrabble score for "tenterhook" is 17 points.
Using “tenterhook” in writing
Three-syllable words like "tenterhook" (ten · ter · hook) 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, “tenterhook” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.