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