How many syllables in “reattack”?
syllables in "reattack"
Word details
Syllables
2
reat · tack
Letters
8
r · e · a · t · t · a · c · k
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “reattack”
The word “reattack” contains 2 syllables, divided as reat · tack. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "reattack" have?
"reattack" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "reattack" into syllables?
"reattack" is divided into syllables as: reat · tack.
What is the Scrabble score for "reattack"?
The Scrabble score for "reattack" is 14 points.
Using “reattack” in writing
Two-syllable words like "reattack" (reat · tack) 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, “reattack” is worth 14 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 “reattack”
The letters in “reattack” can be rearranged to spell one other word: attacker.