How many syllables in “tamari”?
syllables in "tamari"
Word details
Syllables
3
ta · ma · ri
Letters
6
t · a · m · a · r · i
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “tamari”
The word “tamari” contains 3 syllables, divided as ta · ma · ri. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tamari" have?
"tamari" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "tamari" into syllables?
"tamari" is divided into syllables as: ta · ma · ri.
What is the Scrabble score for "tamari"?
The Scrabble score for "tamari" is 8 points.
Using “tamari” in writing
Three-syllable words like "tamari" (ta · ma · ri) 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, “tamari” is worth 8 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 “tamari”
The letters in “tamari” can be rearranged to spell one other word: amrita.