How many syllables in “timbales”?
syllables in "timbales"
Word details
Syllables
3
tim · ba · les
Letters
8
t · i · m · b · a · l · e · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “timbales”
The word “timbales” contains 3 syllables, divided as tim · ba · les. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "timbales" have?
"timbales" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "timbales" into syllables?
"timbales" is divided into syllables as: tim · ba · les.
What is the Scrabble score for "timbales"?
The Scrabble score for "timbales" is 12 points.
Using “timbales” in writing
Three-syllable words like "timbales" (tim · ba · les) 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, “timbales” is worth 12 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 “timbales”
The letters in “timbales” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: balmiest, bimetals, lambiest.