How many syllables in “trimeter”?
syllables in "trimeter"
Word details
Syllables
3
tri · me · ter
Letters
8
t · r · i · m · e · t · e · r
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “trimeter”
The word “trimeter” contains 3 syllables, divided as tri · me · ter. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "trimeter" have?
"trimeter" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "trimeter" into syllables?
"trimeter" is divided into syllables as: tri · me · ter.
What is the Scrabble score for "trimeter"?
The Scrabble score for "trimeter" is 10 points.
Using “trimeter” in writing
Three-syllable words like "trimeter" (tri · me · ter) 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, “trimeter” 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 “trimeter”
The letters in “trimeter” can be rearranged to spell one other word: remitter.