How many syllables in “trimester”?
syllables in "trimester"
Word details
Syllables
3
tri · me · ster
Letters
9
t · r · i · m · e · s · t · e · r
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “trimester”
The word “trimester” contains 3 syllables, divided as tri · me · ster. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "trimester" have?
"trimester" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "trimester" into syllables?
"trimester" is divided into syllables as: tri · me · ster.
What is the Scrabble score for "trimester"?
The Scrabble score for "trimester" is 11 points.
Using “trimester” in writing
Three-syllable words like "trimester" (tri · me · ster) 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, “trimester” is worth 11 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 “trimester”
The letters in “trimester” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: remitters, trimeters.