Tennessee

9 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A state in the southeastern United States, known for its music heritage in Nashville and Memphis, the Great Smoky Mountains, and historical significance in American history.

“Tennessee is famous for its contributions to country music and blues.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˌtɛn.əˈsi/

Syllables

ten·nes·see

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Proper noun; multiple 'e' and double 's' and 'n'; unlikely in Wordle

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Scrabble

9 points; proper nouns typically not allowed in standard Scrabble

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “tennessee”.

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