How many syllables in “tallies”?
syllables in "tallies"
Word details
Syllables
2
tal · lies
Letters
7
t · a · l · l · i · e · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “tallies”
The word “tallies” contains 2 syllables, divided as tal · lies. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tallies" have?
"tallies" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "tallies" into syllables?
"tallies" is divided into syllables as: tal · lies.
What is the Scrabble score for "tallies"?
The Scrabble score for "tallies" is 7 points.
Using “tallies” in writing
Two-syllable words like "tallies" (tal · lies) 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, “tallies” is worth 7 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 “tallies”
The letters in “tallies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tailles.