How many syllables in “tripod”?
syllables in "tripod"
Word details
Syllables
2
tri · pod
Letters
6
t · r · i · p · o · d
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “tripod”
The word “tripod” contains 2 syllables, divided as tri · pod. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tripod" have?
"tripod" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "tripod" into syllables?
"tripod" is divided into syllables as: tri · pod.
What is the Scrabble score for "tripod"?
The Scrabble score for "tripod" is 9 points.
Using “tripod” in writing
Two-syllable words like "tripod" (tri · pod) 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, “tripod” 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 “tripod”
The letters in “tripod” can be rearranged to spell one other word: torpid.