How many syllables in “recant”?
syllables in "recant"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · cant
Letters
6
r · e · c · a · n · t
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “recant”
The word “recant” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · cant. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "recant" have?
"recant" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "recant" into syllables?
"recant" is divided into syllables as: re · cant.
What is the Scrabble score for "recant"?
The Scrabble score for "recant" is 8 points.
Using “recant” in writing
Two-syllable words like "recant" (re · cant) 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, “recant” 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 “recant”
The letters in “recant” can be rearranged to spell 6 other words: canter, carnet, centra, nectar, tanrec, trance.