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