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How many syllables in “recap”?

2

syllables in "recap"

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Word details

Syllables

2

re · cap

Letters

5

r · e · c · a · p

Scrabble

9

points

Scrabble letter values

r1
e1
c3
a1
p3

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About the word “recap

The word recap contains 2 syllables, divided as re · cap. It has 5 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "recap" have?

"recap" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "recap" into syllables?

"recap" is divided into syllables as: re · cap.

What is the Scrabble score for "recap"?

The Scrabble score for "recap" is 9 points.

Using “recap” in writing

Two-syllable words like "recap" (re · cap) 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, recap 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 “recap

The letters in recap can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: caper, crape, pacer.

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