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How many syllables in “troilism”?

2

syllables in "troilism"

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Word details

Syllables

2

troi · lism

Letters

8

t · r · o · i · l · i · s · m

Scrabble

10

points

Scrabble letter values

t1
r1
o1
i1
l1
i1
s1
m3

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About the word “troilism

The word troilism contains 2 syllables, divided as troi · lism. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "troilism" have?

"troilism" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "troilism" into syllables?

"troilism" is divided into syllables as: troi · lism.

What is the Scrabble score for "troilism"?

The Scrabble score for "troilism" is 10 points.

Using “troilism” in writing

Two-syllable words like "troilism" (troi · lism) 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, troilism 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.

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