How many syllables in “tempuras”?
syllables in "tempuras"
Word details
Syllables
3
tem · pu · ras
Letters
8
t · e · m · p · u · r · a · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “tempuras”
The word “tempuras” contains 3 syllables, divided as tem · pu · ras. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tempuras" have?
"tempuras" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "tempuras" into syllables?
"tempuras" is divided into syllables as: tem · pu · ras.
What is the Scrabble score for "tempuras"?
The Scrabble score for "tempuras" is 12 points.
Using “tempuras” in writing
Three-syllable words like "tempuras" (tem · pu · ras) 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, “tempuras” is worth 12 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 “tempuras”
The letters in “tempuras” can be rearranged to spell one other word: upstream.