How many syllables in “tootsies”?
syllables in "tootsies"
Word details
Syllables
2
toot · sies
Letters
8
t · o · o · t · s · i · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “tootsies”
The word “tootsies” contains 2 syllables, divided as toot · sies. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tootsies" have?
"tootsies" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "tootsies" into syllables?
"tootsies" is divided into syllables as: toot · sies.
What is the Scrabble score for "tootsies"?
The Scrabble score for "tootsies" is 8 points.
Using “tootsies” in writing
Two-syllable words like "tootsies" (toot · sies) 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, “tootsies” is worth 8 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 “tootsies”
The letters in “tootsies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sootiest.