How many syllables in “tilde”?
syllable in "tilde"
Word details
Syllables
1
tilde
Letters
5
t · i · l · d · e
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “tilde”
The word “tilde” contains 1 syllable, divided as tilde. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tilde" have?
"tilde" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "tilde" into syllables?
"tilde" is divided into syllables as: tilde.
What is the Scrabble score for "tilde"?
The Scrabble score for "tilde" is 6 points.
Using “tilde” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "tilde" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “tilde” is worth 6 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 “tilde”
The letters in “tilde” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tiled.