How many syllables in “tankas”?
syllables in "tankas"
Word details
Syllables
2
tan · kas
Letters
6
t · a · n · k · a · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “tankas”
The word “tankas” contains 2 syllables, divided as tan · kas. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tankas" have?
"tankas" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "tankas" into syllables?
"tankas" is divided into syllables as: tan · kas.
What is the Scrabble score for "tankas"?
The Scrabble score for "tankas" is 10 points.
Using “tankas” in writing
Two-syllable words like "tankas" (tan · kas) 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, “tankas” is worth 10 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 “tankas”
The letters in “tankas” can be rearranged to spell one other word: askant.