How many syllables in “tarnished”?
syllables in "tarnished"
Word details
Syllables
2
tarni · shed
Letters
9
t · a · r · n · i · s · h · e · d
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “tarnished”
The word “tarnished” contains 2 syllables, divided as tarni · shed. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tarnished" have?
"tarnished" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "tarnished" into syllables?
"tarnished" is divided into syllables as: tarni · shed.
What is the Scrabble score for "tarnished"?
The Scrabble score for "tarnished" is 13 points.
Using “tarnished” in writing
Two-syllable words like "tarnished" (tarni · shed) 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, “tarnished” is worth 13 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 “tarnished”
The letters in “tarnished” can be rearranged to spell one other word: antherids.