How many syllables in “tones”?
syllables in "tones"
Word details
Syllables
2
to · nes
Letters
5
t · o · n · e · s
Scrabble
5
points
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About the word “tones”
The word “tones” contains 2 syllables, divided as to · nes. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tones" have?
"tones" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "tones" into syllables?
"tones" is divided into syllables as: to · nes.
What is the Scrabble score for "tones"?
The Scrabble score for "tones" is 5 points.
Using “tones” in writing
Two-syllable words like "tones" (to · 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, “tones” is worth 5 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 “tones”
The letters in “tones” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: notes, onset, seton, steno, stone.