How many syllables in “trifling”?
syllables in "trifling"
Word details
Syllables
2
tri · fling
Letters
8
t · r · i · f · l · i · n · g
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “trifling”
The word “trifling” contains 2 syllables, divided as tri · fling. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "trifling" have?
"trifling" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "trifling" into syllables?
"trifling" is divided into syllables as: tri · fling.
What is the Scrabble score for "trifling"?
The Scrabble score for "trifling" is 12 points.
Using “trifling” in writing
Two-syllable words like "trifling" (tri · fling) 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, “trifling” is worth 12 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 “trifling”
The letters in “trifling” can be rearranged to spell one other word: flirting.