How many syllables in “triangle”?
syllables in "triangle"
Word details
Syllables
3
tri · ang · le
Letters
8
t · r · i · a · n · g · l · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “triangle”
The word “triangle” contains 3 syllables, divided as tri · ang · le. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "triangle" have?
"triangle" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "triangle" into syllables?
"triangle" is divided into syllables as: tri · ang · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "triangle"?
The Scrabble score for "triangle" is 9 points.
Using “triangle” in writing
Three-syllable words like "triangle" (tri · ang · le) 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, “triangle” is worth 9 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 “triangle”
The letters in “triangle” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: alerting, altering, integral, relating, tanglier.