How many syllables in “trifle”?
syllables in "trifle"
Word details
Syllables
3
tr · if · le
Letters
6
t · r · i · f · l · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “trifle”
The word “trifle” contains 3 syllables, divided as tr · if · le. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "trifle" have?
"trifle" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "trifle" into syllables?
"trifle" is divided into syllables as: tr · if · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "trifle"?
The Scrabble score for "trifle" is 9 points.
Using “trifle” in writing
Three-syllable words like "trifle" (tr · if · le) 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, “trifle” 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 “trifle”
The letters in “trifle” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: filter, lifter.