How many syllables in “tithes”?
syllables in "tithes"
Word details
Syllables
2
tit · hes
Letters
6
t · i · t · h · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “tithes”
The word “tithes” contains 2 syllables, divided as tit · hes. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tithes" have?
"tithes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "tithes" into syllables?
"tithes" is divided into syllables as: tit · hes.
What is the Scrabble score for "tithes"?
The Scrabble score for "tithes" is 9 points.
Using “tithes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "tithes" (tit · hes) 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, “tithes” is worth 9 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 “tithes”
The letters in “tithes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: theist.