How many syllables in “tripods”?
syllables in "tripods"
Word details
Syllables
2
tri · pods
Letters
7
t · r · i · p · o · d · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “tripods”
The word “tripods” contains 2 syllables, divided as tri · pods. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tripods" have?
"tripods" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "tripods" into syllables?
"tripods" is divided into syllables as: tri · pods.
What is the Scrabble score for "tripods"?
The Scrabble score for "tripods" is 10 points.
Using “tripods” in writing
Two-syllable words like "tripods" (tri · pods) 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, “tripods” 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 “tripods”
The letters in “tripods” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: disport, torpids.