How many syllables in “tantaluses”?
syllables in "tantaluses"
Word details
Syllables
3
tant · alus · es
Letters
10
t · a · n · t · a · l · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
10
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About the word “tantaluses”
The word “tantaluses” contains 3 syllables, divided as tant · alus · es. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tantaluses" have?
"tantaluses" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "tantaluses" into syllables?
"tantaluses" is divided into syllables as: tant · alus · es.
What is the Scrabble score for "tantaluses"?
The Scrabble score for "tantaluses" is 10 points.
Using “tantaluses” in writing
Three-syllable words like "tantaluses" (tant · alus · es) 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, “tantaluses” 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 “tantaluses”
The letters in “tantaluses” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sultanates.