How many syllables in “tsunami”?
syllables in "tsunami"
Word details
Syllables
3
tsu · na · mi
Letters
7
t · s · u · n · a · m · i
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “tsunami”
The word “tsunami” contains 3 syllables, divided as tsu · na · mi. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tsunami" have?
"tsunami" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "tsunami" into syllables?
"tsunami" is divided into syllables as: tsu · na · mi.
What is the Scrabble score for "tsunami"?
The Scrabble score for "tsunami" is 9 points.
Using “tsunami” in writing
Three-syllable words like "tsunami" (tsu · na · mi) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “tsunami” 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 “tsunami”
The letters in “tsunami” can be rearranged to spell one other word: manitus.