Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

tenderfoot

How many syllables in tenderfoot?

  3 syllables

Divide tenderfoot into syllables:   ten-der-foot
Primary syllable stress:   ten-der-foot
Secondary syllable stress:   ten-der-foot
How to pronounce tenderfoot:   ten-der-foot
How to say tenderfoot:

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"tenderfoot." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 13 September 2026.

Learn a New Word

Wondering why tenderfoot is 3 syllables?   Contact Us!   We'll explain.

Syllable Rules

1.  What is a syllable?
2.  How to count syllables.
3.  How to divide into syllables.

More Grammar
Trending Words
Syllable Quiz
Are you smarter than a
3rd grader?
Take the Syllable Challenge

Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

Synonyms for tenderfoot


2 syllables
  • greenhorn
  • recruit
  • tyro
  • novice
  • rookie
3 syllables
  • neophyte
  • raw recruit
Teachers
You can win $250 for your students.

Prize awarded to a teacher each month.
$Read the contest rules and apply
Fun Fact
The word “happy” is used
three-times more than “sad.”
!Get more facts
FAQ
Is orange 1 or 2
syllables?
?Learn Here

Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

What rhymes with tenderfoot

3 syllables
Ever Wonder
when to use
Your and You're?
Find Out Here

Parents, Teachers, StudentsDo you have a grammar question?
Need help finding a syllable count?
Want to say thank you?

Contact Us!