How many syllables in “recap”?
syllables in "recap"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · cap
Letters
5
r · e · c · a · p
Scrabble
9
points
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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.