How many syllables in “trephine”?
syllables in "trephine"
Word details
Syllables
2
trep · hine
Letters
8
t · r · e · p · h · i · n · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “trephine”
The word “trephine” contains 2 syllables, divided as trep · hine. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "trephine" have?
"trephine" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "trephine" into syllables?
"trephine" is divided into syllables as: trep · hine.
What is the Scrabble score for "trephine"?
The Scrabble score for "trephine" is 13 points.
Using “trephine” in writing
Two-syllable words like "trephine" (trep · hine) 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, “trephine” 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.
Anagrams of “trephine”
The letters in “trephine” can be rearranged to spell one other word: nephrite.