How many syllables in “tardiest”?
syllables in "tardiest"
Word details
Syllables
2
tar · diest
Letters
8
t · a · r · d · i · e · s · t
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “tardiest”
The word “tardiest” contains 2 syllables, divided as tar · diest. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tardiest" have?
"tardiest" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "tardiest" into syllables?
"tardiest" is divided into syllables as: tar · diest.
What is the Scrabble score for "tardiest"?
The Scrabble score for "tardiest" is 9 points.
Using “tardiest” in writing
Two-syllable words like "tardiest" (tar · diest) 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, “tardiest” is worth 9 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 “tardiest”
The letters in “tardiest” can be rearranged to spell one other word: striated.