S

How many syllables in “travois”?

2

syllables in "travois"

travois
database

Word details

Syllables

2

tra · vois

Letters

7

t · r · a · v · o · i · s

Scrabble

10

points

Scrabble letter values

t1
r1
a1
v4
o1
i1
s1

Count another word

About the word “travois

The word travois contains 2 syllables, divided as tra · vois. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "travois" have?

"travois" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "travois" into syllables?

"travois" is divided into syllables as: tra · vois.

What is the Scrabble score for "travois"?

The Scrabble score for "travois" is 10 points.

Using “travois” in writing

Two-syllable words like "travois" (tra · vois) 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, travois is worth 10 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 “travois

The letters in travois can be rearranged to spell one other word: viators.

Related articles