How many syllables in “tabboulehs”?
syllables in "tabboulehs"
Word details
Syllables
3
tab · bou · lehs
Letters
10
t · a · b · b · o · u · l · e · h · s
Scrabble
17
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About the word “tabboulehs”
The word “tabboulehs” contains 3 syllables, divided as tab · bou · lehs. It has 10 letters.
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How many syllables does "tabboulehs" have?
"tabboulehs" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "tabboulehs" into syllables?
"tabboulehs" is divided into syllables as: tab · bou · lehs.
What is the Scrabble score for "tabboulehs"?
The Scrabble score for "tabboulehs" is 17 points.
Using “tabboulehs” in writing
Three-syllable words like "tabboulehs" (tab · bou · lehs) 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, “tabboulehs” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.