How many syllables in “tatterdemalion”?
syllables in "tatterdemalion"
Word details
Syllables
5
tat · ter · de · ma · lion
Letters
14
t · a · t · t · e · r · d · e · m · a · l · i · o · n
Scrabble
17
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About the word “tatterdemalion”
The word “tatterdemalion” contains 5 syllables, divided as tat · ter · de · ma · lion. It has 14 letters.
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How many syllables does "tatterdemalion" have?
"tatterdemalion" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "tatterdemalion" into syllables?
"tatterdemalion" is divided into syllables as: tat · ter · de · ma · lion.
What is the Scrabble score for "tatterdemalion"?
The Scrabble score for "tatterdemalion" is 17 points.
Using “tatterdemalion” in writing
"tatterdemalion" (tat · ter · de · ma · lion) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “tatterdemalion” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.