How many syllables in “thanes”?
syllables in "thanes"
Word details
Syllables
2
tha · nes
Letters
6
t · h · a · n · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “thanes”
The word “thanes” contains 2 syllables, divided as tha · nes. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "thanes" have?
"thanes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "thanes" into syllables?
"thanes" is divided into syllables as: tha · nes.
What is the Scrabble score for "thanes"?
The Scrabble score for "thanes" is 9 points.
Using “thanes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "thanes" (tha · nes) 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, “thanes” 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 “thanes”
The letters in “thanes” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: hasten, snathe.