How many syllables in “philtres”?
syllables in "philtres"
Word details
Syllables
2
phil · tres
Letters
8
p · h · i · l · t · r · e · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “philtres”
The word “philtres” contains 2 syllables, divided as phil · tres. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "philtres" have?
"philtres" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "philtres" into syllables?
"philtres" is divided into syllables as: phil · tres.
What is the Scrabble score for "philtres"?
The Scrabble score for "philtres" is 13 points.
Using “philtres” in writing
Two-syllable words like "philtres" (phil · tres) 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, “philtres” is worth 13 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 “philtres”
The letters in “philtres” can be rearranged to spell one other word: philters.