How many syllables in “tale”?
syllables in "tale"
Word details
Syllables
2
tale
Letters
4
t · a · l · e
Scrabble
4
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “tale”
The word “tale” contains 2 syllables, divided as tale. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tale" have?
"tale" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "tale" into syllables?
"tale" is divided into syllables as: tale.
What is the Scrabble score for "tale"?
The Scrabble score for "tale" is 4 points.
Using “tale” in writing
Two-syllable words like "tale" (tale) 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, “tale” is worth 4 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “tale”
The letters in “tale” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: late, tael, teal, tela.