How many syllables in “trample”?
syllables in "trample"
Word details
Syllables
3
tra · mpl · e
Letters
7
t · r · a · m · p · l · e
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “trample”
The word “trample” contains 3 syllables, divided as tra · mpl · e. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "trample" have?
"trample" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "trample" into syllables?
"trample" is divided into syllables as: tra · mpl · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "trample"?
The Scrabble score for "trample" is 11 points.
Using “trample” in writing
Three-syllable words like "trample" (tra · mpl · e) 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, “trample” 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 “trample”
The letters in “trample” can be rearranged to spell one other word: templar.