How many syllables in “arrested”?
syllables in "arrested"
Word details
Syllables
3
ar · re · sted
Letters
8
a · r · r · e · s · t · e · d
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “arrested”
The word “arrested” contains 3 syllables, divided as ar · re · sted. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "arrested" have?
"arrested" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "arrested" into syllables?
"arrested" is divided into syllables as: ar · re · sted.
What is the Scrabble score for "arrested"?
The Scrabble score for "arrested" is 9 points.
Using “arrested” in writing
Three-syllable words like "arrested" (ar · re · sted) 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, “arrested” 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 “arrested”
The letters in “arrested” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: retreads, serrated, treaders.