How many syllables in “trachoma”?
syllables in "trachoma"
Word details
Syllables
3
trac · ho · ma
Letters
8
t · r · a · c · h · o · m · a
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “trachoma”
The word “trachoma” contains 3 syllables, divided as trac · ho · ma. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "trachoma" have?
"trachoma" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "trachoma" into syllables?
"trachoma" is divided into syllables as: trac · ho · ma.
What is the Scrabble score for "trachoma"?
The Scrabble score for "trachoma" is 15 points.
Using “trachoma” in writing
Three-syllable words like "trachoma" (trac · ho · ma) 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, “trachoma” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “trachoma”
The letters in “trachoma” can be rearranged to spell one other word: achromat.