How many syllables in “timber”?
syllables in "timber"
Word details
Syllables
2
tim · ber
Letters
6
t · i · m · b · e · r
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “timber”
The word “timber” contains 2 syllables, divided as tim · ber. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "timber" have?
"timber" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "timber" into syllables?
"timber" is divided into syllables as: tim · ber.
What is the Scrabble score for "timber"?
The Scrabble score for "timber" is 10 points.
Using “timber” in writing
Two-syllable words like "timber" (tim · ber) 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, “timber” is worth 10 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 “timber”
The letters in “timber” can be rearranged to spell one other word: timbre.