How many syllables in “reabsorbs”?
syllables in "reabsorbs"
Word details
Syllables
2
reab · sorbs
Letters
9
r · e · a · b · s · o · r · b · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “reabsorbs”
The word “reabsorbs” contains 2 syllables, divided as reab · sorbs. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "reabsorbs" have?
"reabsorbs" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "reabsorbs" into syllables?
"reabsorbs" is divided into syllables as: reab · sorbs.
What is the Scrabble score for "reabsorbs"?
The Scrabble score for "reabsorbs" is 13 points.
Using “reabsorbs” in writing
Two-syllable words like "reabsorbs" (reab · sorbs) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “reabsorbs” is worth 13 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 “reabsorbs”
The letters in “reabsorbs” can be rearranged to spell one other word: absorbers.