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