How many syllables in “truisms”?
syllable in "truisms"
Word details
Syllables
1
truisms
Letters
7
t · r · u · i · s · m · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “truisms”
The word “truisms” contains 1 syllable, divided as truisms. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "truisms" have?
"truisms" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "truisms" into syllables?
"truisms" is divided into syllables as: truisms.
What is the Scrabble score for "truisms"?
The Scrabble score for "truisms" is 9 points.
Using “truisms” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "truisms" 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, “truisms” 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 “truisms”
The letters in “truisms” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: sistrum, trismus.