How many syllables in “tetchiness”?
syllables in "tetchiness"
Word details
Syllables
3
tet · chi · ness
Letters
10
t · e · t · c · h · i · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “tetchiness”
The word “tetchiness” contains 3 syllables, divided as tet · chi · ness. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tetchiness" have?
"tetchiness" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "tetchiness" into syllables?
"tetchiness" is divided into syllables as: tet · chi · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "tetchiness"?
The Scrabble score for "tetchiness" is 15 points.
Using “tetchiness” in writing
Three-syllable words like "tetchiness" (tet · chi · ness) 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, “tetchiness” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “tetchiness”
The letters in “tetchiness” can be rearranged to spell one other word: stenchiest.