How many syllables in “tritones”?
syllables in "tritones"
Word details
Syllables
3
tri · to · nes
Letters
8
t · r · i · t · o · n · e · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “tritones”
The word “tritones” contains 3 syllables, divided as tri · to · nes. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tritones" have?
"tritones" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "tritones" into syllables?
"tritones" is divided into syllables as: tri · to · nes.
What is the Scrabble score for "tritones"?
The Scrabble score for "tritones" is 8 points.
Using “tritones” in writing
Three-syllable words like "tritones" (tri · to · nes) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “tritones” is worth 8 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 “tritones”
The letters in “tritones” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: snottier, tenorist.