How many syllables in “tardier”?
syllables in "tardier"
Word details
Syllables
2
tar · dier
Letters
7
t · a · r · d · i · e · r
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “tardier”
The word “tardier” contains 2 syllables, divided as tar · dier. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tardier" have?
"tardier" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "tardier" into syllables?
"tardier" is divided into syllables as: tar · dier.
What is the Scrabble score for "tardier"?
The Scrabble score for "tardier" is 8 points.
Using “tardier” in writing
Two-syllable words like "tardier" (tar · dier) 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, “tardier” 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 “tardier”
The letters in “tardier” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tarried.