How many syllables in “timbers”?
syllables in "timbers"
Word details
Syllables
2
tim · bers
Letters
7
t · i · m · b · e · r · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “timbers”
The word “timbers” contains 2 syllables, divided as tim · bers. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "timbers" have?
"timbers" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "timbers" into syllables?
"timbers" is divided into syllables as: tim · bers.
What is the Scrabble score for "timbers"?
The Scrabble score for "timbers" is 11 points.
Using “timbers” in writing
Two-syllable words like "timbers" (tim · bers) 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, “timbers” is worth 11 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 “timbers”
The letters in “timbers” can be rearranged to spell one other word: timbres.