How many syllables in “tridents”?
syllables in "tridents"
Word details
Syllables
2
tri · dents
Letters
8
t · r · i · d · e · n · t · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “tridents”
The word “tridents” contains 2 syllables, divided as tri · dents. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tridents" have?
"tridents" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "tridents" into syllables?
"tridents" is divided into syllables as: tri · dents.
What is the Scrabble score for "tridents"?
The Scrabble score for "tridents" is 9 points.
Using “tridents” in writing
Two-syllable words like "tridents" (tri · dents) 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, “tridents” 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 “tridents”
The letters in “tridents” can be rearranged to spell one other word: strident.