How many syllables in “triples”?
syllables in "triples"
Word details
Syllables
2
tri · ples
Letters
7
t · r · i · p · l · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “triples”
The word “triples” contains 2 syllables, divided as tri · ples. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "triples" have?
"triples" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "triples" into syllables?
"triples" is divided into syllables as: tri · ples.
What is the Scrabble score for "triples"?
The Scrabble score for "triples" is 9 points.
Using “triples” in writing
Two-syllable words like "triples" (tri · ples) 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, “triples” is worth 9 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 “triples”
The letters in “triples” can be rearranged to spell one other word: resplit.