How many syllables in “tolerance”?
syllables in "tolerance"
Word details
Syllables
3
tol · era · nce
Letters
9
t · o · l · e · r · a · n · c · e
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “tolerance”
The word “tolerance” contains 3 syllables, divided as tol · era · nce. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tolerance" have?
"tolerance" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "tolerance" into syllables?
"tolerance" is divided into syllables as: tol · era · nce.
What is the Scrabble score for "tolerance"?
The Scrabble score for "tolerance" is 11 points.
Using “tolerance” in writing
Three-syllable words like "tolerance" (tol · era · nce) 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, “tolerance” is worth 11 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 “tolerance”
The letters in “tolerance” can be rearranged to spell one other word: coeternal.