How many syllables in “trephines”?
syllables in "trephines"
Word details
Syllables
3
trep · hi · nes
Letters
9
t · r · e · p · h · i · n · e · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “trephines”
The word “trephines” contains 3 syllables, divided as trep · hi · nes. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "trephines" have?
"trephines" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "trephines" into syllables?
"trephines" is divided into syllables as: trep · hi · nes.
What is the Scrabble score for "trephines"?
The Scrabble score for "trephines" is 14 points.
Using “trephines” in writing
Three-syllable words like "trephines" (trep · hi · nes) 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, “trephines” is worth 14 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 “trephines”
The letters in “trephines” can be rearranged to spell one other word: nephrites.