How many syllables in “trinket”?
syllables in "trinket"
Word details
Syllables
2
trin · ket
Letters
7
t · r · i · n · k · e · t
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “trinket”
The word “trinket” contains 2 syllables, divided as trin · ket. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "trinket" have?
"trinket" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "trinket" into syllables?
"trinket" is divided into syllables as: trin · ket.
What is the Scrabble score for "trinket"?
The Scrabble score for "trinket" is 11 points.
Using “trinket” in writing
Two-syllable words like "trinket" (trin · ket) 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, “trinket” 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 “trinket”
The letters in “trinket” can be rearranged to spell one other word: knitter.