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