How many syllables in “trial”?
syllable in "trial"
Word details
Syllables
1
trial
Letters
5
t · r · i · a · l
Scrabble
5
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “trial”
The word “trial” contains 1 syllable, divided as trial. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "trial" have?
"trial" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "trial" into syllables?
"trial" is divided into syllables as: trial.
What is the Scrabble score for "trial"?
The Scrabble score for "trial" is 5 points.
Using “trial” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "trial" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “trial” is worth 5 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “trial”
The letters in “trial” can be rearranged to spell one other word: trail.