How many syllables in “tolanes”?
syllables in "tolanes"
Word details
Syllables
3
to · la · nes
Letters
7
t · o · l · a · n · e · s
Scrabble
7
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About the word “tolanes”
The word “tolanes” contains 3 syllables, divided as to · la · nes. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tolanes" have?
"tolanes" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "tolanes" into syllables?
"tolanes" is divided into syllables as: to · la · nes.
What is the Scrabble score for "tolanes"?
The Scrabble score for "tolanes" is 7 points.
Using “tolanes” in writing
Three-syllable words like "tolanes" (to · la · nes) 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, “tolanes” 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 “tolanes”
The letters in “tolanes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: etalons.