How many syllables in “ragtimes”?
syllables in "ragtimes"
Word details
Syllables
3
rag · ti · mes
Letters
8
r · a · g · t · i · m · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “ragtimes”
The word “ragtimes” contains 3 syllables, divided as rag · ti · mes. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ragtimes" have?
"ragtimes" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "ragtimes" into syllables?
"ragtimes" is divided into syllables as: rag · ti · mes.
What is the Scrabble score for "ragtimes"?
The Scrabble score for "ragtimes" is 11 points.
Using “ragtimes” in writing
Three-syllable words like "ragtimes" (rag · ti · mes) 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, “ragtimes” 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 “ragtimes”
The letters in “ragtimes” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: magister, migrates, sterigma.