How many syllables in “trifler”?
syllables in "trifler"
Word details
Syllables
2
tri · fler
Letters
7
t · r · i · f · l · e · r
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “trifler”
The word “trifler” contains 2 syllables, divided as tri · fler. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "trifler" have?
"trifler" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "trifler" into syllables?
"trifler" is divided into syllables as: tri · fler.
What is the Scrabble score for "trifler"?
The Scrabble score for "trifler" is 10 points.
Using “trifler” in writing
Two-syllable words like "trifler" (tri · fler) 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, “trifler” 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 “trifler”
The letters in “trifler” can be rearranged to spell one other word: flirter.