How many syllables in “tarmacs”?
syllables in "tarmacs"
Word details
Syllables
2
tar · macs
Letters
7
t · a · r · m · a · c · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “tarmacs”
The word “tarmacs” contains 2 syllables, divided as tar · macs. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tarmacs" have?
"tarmacs" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "tarmacs" into syllables?
"tarmacs" is divided into syllables as: tar · macs.
What is the Scrabble score for "tarmacs"?
The Scrabble score for "tarmacs" is 11 points.
Using “tarmacs” in writing
Two-syllable words like "tarmacs" (tar · macs) 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, “tarmacs” is worth 11 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 “tarmacs”
The letters in “tarmacs” can be rearranged to spell one other word: amtracs.