How many syllables in “tubifexes”?
syllables in "tubifexes"
Word details
Syllables
3
tub · ife · xes
Letters
9
t · u · b · i · f · e · x · e · s
Scrabble
21
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About the word “tubifexes”
The word “tubifexes” contains 3 syllables, divided as tub · ife · xes. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tubifexes" have?
"tubifexes" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "tubifexes" into syllables?
"tubifexes" is divided into syllables as: tub · ife · xes.
What is the Scrabble score for "tubifexes"?
The Scrabble score for "tubifexes" is 21 points.
Using “tubifexes” in writing
Three-syllable words like "tubifexes" (tub · ife · xes) 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, “tubifexes” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.