How many syllables in “turbines”?
syllables in "turbines"
Word details
Syllables
3
tur · bi · nes
Letters
8
t · u · r · b · i · n · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “turbines”
The word “turbines” contains 3 syllables, divided as tur · bi · nes. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "turbines" have?
"turbines" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "turbines" into syllables?
"turbines" is divided into syllables as: tur · bi · nes.
What is the Scrabble score for "turbines"?
The Scrabble score for "turbines" is 10 points.
Using “turbines” in writing
Three-syllable words like "turbines" (tur · bi · 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, “turbines” 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.
Anagrams of “turbines”
The letters in “turbines” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tribunes.