How many syllables in “tribunal”?
syllables in "tribunal"
Word details
Syllables
3
tri · bu · nal
Letters
8
t · r · i · b · u · n · a · l
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “tribunal”
The word “tribunal” contains 3 syllables, divided as tri · bu · nal. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tribunal" have?
"tribunal" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "tribunal" into syllables?
"tribunal" is divided into syllables as: tri · bu · nal.
What is the Scrabble score for "tribunal"?
The Scrabble score for "tribunal" is 10 points.
Using “tribunal” in writing
Three-syllable words like "tribunal" (tri · bu · nal) 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, “tribunal” is worth 10 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 “tribunal”
The letters in “tribunal” can be rearranged to spell one other word: turbinal.