How many syllables in “tamboura”?
syllables in "tamboura"
Word details
Syllables
3
tam · bou · ra
Letters
8
t · a · m · b · o · u · r · a
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “tamboura”
The word “tamboura” contains 3 syllables, divided as tam · bou · ra. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tamboura" have?
"tamboura" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "tamboura" into syllables?
"tamboura" is divided into syllables as: tam · bou · ra.
What is the Scrabble score for "tamboura"?
The Scrabble score for "tamboura" is 12 points.
Using “tamboura” in writing
Three-syllable words like "tamboura" (tam · bou · ra) 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, “tamboura” 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 “tamboura”
The letters in “tamboura” can be rearranged to spell one other word: marabout.