How many syllables in “triflings”?
syllables in "triflings"
Word details
Syllables
2
tri · flings
Letters
9
t · r · i · f · l · i · n · g · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “triflings”
The word “triflings” contains 2 syllables, divided as tri · flings. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "triflings" have?
"triflings" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "triflings" into syllables?
"triflings" is divided into syllables as: tri · flings.
What is the Scrabble score for "triflings"?
The Scrabble score for "triflings" is 13 points.
Using “triflings” in writing
Two-syllable words like "triflings" (tri · flings) 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, “triflings” is worth 13 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 “triflings”
The letters in “triflings” can be rearranged to spell one other word: firstling.