How many syllables in “tobies”?
syllables in "tobies"
Word details
Syllables
2
to · bies
Letters
6
t · o · b · i · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “tobies”
The word “tobies” contains 2 syllables, divided as to · bies. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tobies" have?
"tobies" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "tobies" into syllables?
"tobies" is divided into syllables as: to · bies.
What is the Scrabble score for "tobies"?
The Scrabble score for "tobies" is 8 points.
Using “tobies” in writing
Two-syllable words like "tobies" (to · bies) 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, “tobies” is worth 8 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 “tobies”
The letters in “tobies” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: boites, sobeit.