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How many syllables in “tourbillions”?

3

syllables in "tourbillions"

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Word details

Syllables

3

tour · bil · lions

Letters

12

t · o · u · r · b · i · l · l · i · o · n · s

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

t1
o1
u1
r1
b3
i1
l1
l1
i1
o1
n1
s1

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About the word “tourbillions

The word tourbillions contains 3 syllables, divided as tour · bil · lions. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "tourbillions" have?

"tourbillions" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "tourbillions" into syllables?

"tourbillions" is divided into syllables as: tour · bil · lions.

What is the Scrabble score for "tourbillions"?

The Scrabble score for "tourbillions" is 14 points.

Using “tourbillions” in writing

Three-syllable words like "tourbillions" (tour · bil · lions) 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, tourbillions is worth 14 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.

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