How many syllables in “truism”?
1
syllable in "truism"
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Word details
Syllables
1
truism
Letters
6
t · r · u · i · s · m
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
t1
r1
u1
i1
s1
m3
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About the word “truism”
The word “truism” contains 1 syllable, divided as truism. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "truism" have?
"truism" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "truism" into syllables?
"truism" is divided into syllables as: truism.
What is the Scrabble score for "truism"?
The Scrabble score for "truism" is 8 points.
Using “truism” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "truism" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “truism” 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.