How many syllables in “tachismes”?
syllables in "tachismes"
Word details
Syllables
3
tac · hi · smes
Letters
9
t · a · c · h · i · s · m · e · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “tachismes”
The word “tachismes” contains 3 syllables, divided as tac · hi · smes. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tachismes" have?
"tachismes" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "tachismes" into syllables?
"tachismes" is divided into syllables as: tac · hi · smes.
What is the Scrabble score for "tachismes"?
The Scrabble score for "tachismes" is 16 points.
Using “tachismes” in writing
Three-syllable words like "tachismes" (tac · hi · smes) 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, “tachismes” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “tachismes”
The letters in “tachismes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: mastiches.