How many syllables in “postretirement”?
syllables in "postretirement"
Word details
Syllables
5
po · stre · ti · re · ment
Letters
14
p · o · s · t · r · e · t · i · r · e · m · e · n · t
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “postretirement”
The word “postretirement” contains 5 syllables, divided as po · stre · ti · re · ment. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "postretirement" have?
"postretirement" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "postretirement" into syllables?
"postretirement" is divided into syllables as: po · stre · ti · re · ment.
What is the Scrabble score for "postretirement"?
The Scrabble score for "postretirement" is 18 points.
Using “postretirement” in writing
"postretirement" (po · stre · ti · re · ment) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “postretirement” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.