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How many syllables in “tearoom”?

2

syllables in "tearoom"

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Word details

Syllables

2

tea · room

Letters

7

t · e · a · r · o · o · m

Scrabble

9

points

Scrabble letter values

t1
e1
a1
r1
o1
o1
m3

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About the word “tearoom

The word tearoom contains 2 syllables, divided as tea · room. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "tearoom" have?

"tearoom" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "tearoom" into syllables?

"tearoom" is divided into syllables as: tea · room.

What is the Scrabble score for "tearoom"?

The Scrabble score for "tearoom" is 9 points.

Using “tearoom” in writing

Two-syllable words like "tearoom" (tea · room) 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, tearoom is worth 9 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.

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