How many syllables in “tambouras”?
syllables in "tambouras"
Word details
Syllables
3
tam · bou · ras
Letters
9
t · a · m · b · o · u · r · a · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “tambouras”
The word “tambouras” contains 3 syllables, divided as tam · bou · ras. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tambouras" have?
"tambouras" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "tambouras" into syllables?
"tambouras" is divided into syllables as: tam · bou · ras.
What is the Scrabble score for "tambouras"?
The Scrabble score for "tambouras" is 13 points.
Using “tambouras” in writing
Three-syllable words like "tambouras" (tam · bou · ras) 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, “tambouras” is worth 13 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 “tambouras”
The letters in “tambouras” can be rearranged to spell one other word: marabouts.