How many syllables in “tildes”?
syllables in "tildes"
Word details
Syllables
2
til · des
Letters
6
t · i · l · d · e · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “tildes”
The word “tildes” contains 2 syllables, divided as til · des. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tildes" have?
"tildes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "tildes" into syllables?
"tildes" is divided into syllables as: til · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "tildes"?
The Scrabble score for "tildes" is 7 points.
Using “tildes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "tildes" (til · des) 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, “tildes” 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 “tildes”
The letters in “tildes” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: delist, idlest, listed, silted.