How many syllables in “trances”?
syllables in "trances"
Word details
Syllables
2
tran · ces
Letters
7
t · r · a · n · c · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “trances”
The word “trances” contains 2 syllables, divided as tran · ces. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "trances" have?
"trances" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "trances" into syllables?
"trances" is divided into syllables as: tran · ces.
What is the Scrabble score for "trances"?
The Scrabble score for "trances" is 9 points.
Using “trances” in writing
Two-syllable words like "trances" (tran · ces) 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, “trances” 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 “trances”
The letters in “trances” can be rearranged to spell 6 other words: canters, carnets, nectars, recants, scanter, tanrecs.