How many syllables in “triplets”?
syllables in "triplets"
Word details
Syllables
2
tri · plets
Letters
8
t · r · i · p · l · e · t · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “triplets”
The word “triplets” contains 2 syllables, divided as tri · plets. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "triplets" have?
"triplets" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "triplets" into syllables?
"triplets" is divided into syllables as: tri · plets.
What is the Scrabble score for "triplets"?
The Scrabble score for "triplets" is 10 points.
Using “triplets” in writing
Two-syllable words like "triplets" (tri · plets) 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, “triplets” 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 “triplets”
The letters in “triplets” can be rearranged to spell one other word: splitter.