How many syllables in “tinker”?
syllables in "tinker"
Word details
Syllables
2
tin · ker
Letters
6
t · i · n · k · e · r
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “tinker”
The word “tinker” contains 2 syllables, divided as tin · ker. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tinker" have?
"tinker" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "tinker" into syllables?
"tinker" is divided into syllables as: tin · ker.
What is the Scrabble score for "tinker"?
The Scrabble score for "tinker" is 10 points.
Using “tinker” in writing
Two-syllable words like "tinker" (tin · ker) 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, “tinker” is worth 10 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.
Anagrams of “tinker”
The letters in “tinker” can be rearranged to spell one other word: reknit.