How many syllables in “recants”?
syllables in "recants"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · cants
Letters
7
r · e · c · a · n · t · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “recants”
The word “recants” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · cants. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "recants" have?
"recants" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "recants" into syllables?
"recants" is divided into syllables as: re · cants.
What is the Scrabble score for "recants"?
The Scrabble score for "recants" is 9 points.
Using “recants” in writing
Two-syllable words like "recants" (re · cants) 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, “recants” is worth 9 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 “recants”
The letters in “recants” can be rearranged to spell 6 other words: canters, carnets, nectars, scanter, tanrecs, trances.