How many syllables in “threnodes”?
syllables in "threnodes"
Word details
Syllables
3
thre · no · des
Letters
9
t · h · r · e · n · o · d · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “threnodes”
The word “threnodes” contains 3 syllables, divided as thre · no · des. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "threnodes" have?
"threnodes" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "threnodes" into syllables?
"threnodes" is divided into syllables as: thre · no · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "threnodes"?
The Scrabble score for "threnodes" is 13 points.
Using “threnodes” in writing
Three-syllable words like "threnodes" (thre · no · des) 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, “threnodes” is worth 13 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 “threnodes”
The letters in “threnodes” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: dethrones, shortened.