How many syllables in “tourbillons”?
syllables in "tourbillons"
Word details
Syllables
3
tour · bil · lons
Letters
11
t · o · u · r · b · i · l · l · o · n · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “tourbillons”
The word “tourbillons” contains 3 syllables, divided as tour · bil · lons. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tourbillons" have?
"tourbillons" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "tourbillons" into syllables?
"tourbillons" is divided into syllables as: tour · bil · lons.
What is the Scrabble score for "tourbillons"?
The Scrabble score for "tourbillons" is 13 points.
Using “tourbillons” in writing
Three-syllable words like "tourbillons" (tour · bil · lons) 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, “tourbillons” is worth 13 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.