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