How many syllables in “receded”?
syllables in "receded"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · ce · ded
Letters
7
r · e · c · e · d · e · d
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “receded”
The word “receded” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · ce · ded. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "receded" have?
"receded" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "receded" into syllables?
"receded" is divided into syllables as: re · ce · ded.
What is the Scrabble score for "receded"?
The Scrabble score for "receded" is 11 points.
Using “receded” in writing
Three-syllable words like "receded" (re · ce · ded) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “receded” is worth 11 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 “receded”
The letters in “receded” can be rearranged to spell one other word: decreed.