How many syllables in “rebound”?
syllables in "rebound"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · bound
Letters
7
r · e · b · o · u · n · d
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “rebound”
The word “rebound” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · bound. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "rebound" have?
"rebound" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "rebound" into syllables?
"rebound" is divided into syllables as: re · bound.
What is the Scrabble score for "rebound"?
The Scrabble score for "rebound" is 10 points.
Using “rebound” in writing
Two-syllable words like "rebound" (re · bound) 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, “rebound” 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 “rebound”
The letters in “rebound” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: bounder, unrobed.