How many syllables in “tessera”?
syllables in "tessera"
Word details
Syllables
3
tes · se · ra
Letters
7
t · e · s · s · e · r · a
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “tessera”
The word “tessera” contains 3 syllables, divided as tes · se · ra. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tessera" have?
"tessera" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "tessera" into syllables?
"tessera" is divided into syllables as: tes · se · ra.
What is the Scrabble score for "tessera"?
The Scrabble score for "tessera" is 7 points.
Using “tessera” in writing
Three-syllable words like "tessera" (tes · se · ra) 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, “tessera” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “tessera”
The letters in “tessera” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: easters, reseats, searest, seaters, teasers.