How many syllables in “trifles”?
syllables in "trifles"
Word details
Syllables
2
tri · fles
Letters
7
t · r · i · f · l · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “trifles”
The word “trifles” contains 2 syllables, divided as tri · fles. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "trifles" have?
"trifles" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "trifles" into syllables?
"trifles" is divided into syllables as: tri · fles.
What is the Scrabble score for "trifles"?
The Scrabble score for "trifles" is 10 points.
Using “trifles” in writing
Two-syllable words like "trifles" (tri · fles) 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, “trifles” 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 “trifles”
The letters in “trifles” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: filters, lifters, stifler.