How many syllables in “tarries”?
syllables in "tarries"
Word details
Syllables
2
tar · ries
Letters
7
t · a · r · r · i · e · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “tarries”
The word “tarries” contains 2 syllables, divided as tar · ries. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tarries" have?
"tarries" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "tarries" into syllables?
"tarries" is divided into syllables as: tar · ries.
What is the Scrabble score for "tarries"?
The Scrabble score for "tarries" is 7 points.
Using “tarries” in writing
Two-syllable words like "tarries" (tar · ries) 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, “tarries” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “tarries”
The letters in “tarries” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: artsier, tarsier.