How many syllables in “rebuts”?
syllables in "rebuts"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · buts
Letters
6
r · e · b · u · t · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “rebuts”
The word “rebuts” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · buts. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "rebuts" have?
"rebuts" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "rebuts" into syllables?
"rebuts" is divided into syllables as: re · buts.
What is the Scrabble score for "rebuts"?
The Scrabble score for "rebuts" is 8 points.
Using “rebuts” in writing
Two-syllable words like "rebuts" (re · buts) 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, “rebuts” is worth 8 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 “rebuts”
The letters in “rebuts” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: brutes, burets, buster, tubers.