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How many syllables in “thallous”?

2

syllables in "thallous"

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Word details

Syllables

2

thal · lous

Letters

8

t · h · a · l · l · o · u · s

Scrabble

11

points

Scrabble letter values

t1
h4
a1
l1
l1
o1
u1
s1

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About the word “thallous

The word thallous contains 2 syllables, divided as thal · lous. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "thallous" have?

"thallous" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "thallous" into syllables?

"thallous" is divided into syllables as: thal · lous.

What is the Scrabble score for "thallous"?

The Scrabble score for "thallous" is 11 points.

Using “thallous” in writing

Two-syllable words like "thallous" (thal · lous) 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, thallous 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.

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