How many syllables in “tribes”?
syllables in "tribes"
Word details
Syllables
2
tri · bes
Letters
6
t · r · i · b · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “tribes”
The word “tribes” contains 2 syllables, divided as tri · bes. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tribes" have?
"tribes" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "tribes" into syllables?
"tribes" is divided into syllables as: tri · bes.
What is the Scrabble score for "tribes"?
The Scrabble score for "tribes" is 8 points.
Using “tribes” in writing
Two-syllable words like "tribes" (tri · bes) 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, “tribes” is worth 8 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 “tribes”
The letters in “tribes” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: bestir, bister, bistre, biters.