How many syllables in “recast”?
syllables in "recast"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · cast
Letters
6
r · e · c · a · s · t
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “recast”
The word “recast” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · cast. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "recast" have?
"recast" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "recast" into syllables?
"recast" is divided into syllables as: re · cast.
What is the Scrabble score for "recast"?
The Scrabble score for "recast" is 8 points.
Using “recast” in writing
Two-syllable words like "recast" (re · cast) 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, “recast” 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 “recast”
The letters in “recast” can be rearranged to spell 7 other words: carets, cartes, caster, caters, crates, reacts, and 1 more.