How many syllables in “recepts”?
syllables in "recepts"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · cepts
Letters
7
r · e · c · e · p · t · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “recepts”
The word “recepts” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · cepts. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "recepts" have?
"recepts" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "recepts" into syllables?
"recepts" is divided into syllables as: re · cepts.
What is the Scrabble score for "recepts"?
The Scrabble score for "recepts" is 11 points.
Using “recepts” in writing
Two-syllable words like "recepts" (re · cepts) 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, “recepts” 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 “recepts”
The letters in “recepts” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: respect, scepter, sceptre, specter, spectre.