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