How many syllables in “terraced”?
syllables in "terraced"
Word details
Syllables
2
terr · aced
Letters
8
t · e · r · r · a · c · e · d
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “terraced”
The word “terraced” contains 2 syllables, divided as terr · aced. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "terraced" have?
"terraced" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "terraced" into syllables?
"terraced" is divided into syllables as: terr · aced.
What is the Scrabble score for "terraced"?
The Scrabble score for "terraced" is 11 points.
Using “terraced” in writing
Two-syllable words like "terraced" (terr · aced) 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, “terraced” is worth 11 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 “terraced”
The letters in “terraced” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: cratered, recrated, retraced.