How many syllables in “tachist”?
syllables in "tachist"
Word details
Syllables
2
tac · hist
Letters
7
t · a · c · h · i · s · t
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “tachist”
The word “tachist” contains 2 syllables, divided as tac · hist. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tachist" have?
"tachist" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "tachist" into syllables?
"tachist" is divided into syllables as: tac · hist.
What is the Scrabble score for "tachist"?
The Scrabble score for "tachist" is 12 points.
Using “tachist” in writing
Two-syllable words like "tachist" (tac · hist) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “tachist” is worth 12 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 “tachist”
The letters in “tachist” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cattish.