How many syllables in “tardies”?
syllables in "tardies"
Word details
Syllables
2
tar · dies
Letters
7
t · a · r · d · i · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “tardies”
The word “tardies” contains 2 syllables, divided as tar · dies. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tardies" have?
"tardies" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "tardies" into syllables?
"tardies" is divided into syllables as: tar · dies.
What is the Scrabble score for "tardies"?
The Scrabble score for "tardies" is 8 points.
Using “tardies” in writing
Two-syllable words like "tardies" (tar · dies) 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, “tardies” 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 “tardies”
The letters in “tardies” can be rearranged to spell 6 other words: aridest, astride, diaster, disrate, staider, tirades.