How many syllables in “tartuffes”?
syllables in "tartuffes"
Word details
Syllables
3
tar · tuf · fes
Letters
9
t · a · r · t · u · f · f · e · s
Scrabble
15
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About the word “tartuffes”
The word “tartuffes” contains 3 syllables, divided as tar · tuf · fes. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tartuffes" have?
"tartuffes" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "tartuffes" into syllables?
"tartuffes" is divided into syllables as: tar · tuf · fes.
What is the Scrabble score for "tartuffes"?
The Scrabble score for "tartuffes" is 15 points.
Using “tartuffes” in writing
Three-syllable words like "tartuffes" (tar · tuf · fes) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “tartuffes” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.