How many syllables in “tribespeople”?
syllables in "tribespeople"
Word details
Syllables
5
tri · bes · peo · ple
Letters
12
t · r · i · b · e · s · p · e · o · p · l · e
Scrabble
18
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About the word “tribespeople”
The word “tribespeople” contains 5 syllables, divided as tri · bes · peo · ple. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "tribespeople" have?
"tribespeople" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "tribespeople" into syllables?
"tribespeople" is divided into syllables as: tri · bes · peo · ple.
What is the Scrabble score for "tribespeople"?
The Scrabble score for "tribespeople" is 18 points.
Using “tribespeople” in writing
"tribespeople" (tri · bes · peo · ple) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “tribespeople” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.