How many syllables in “recess”?
syllables in "recess"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · cess
Letters
6
r · e · c · e · s · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “recess”
The word “recess” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · cess. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "recess" have?
"recess" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "recess" into syllables?
"recess" is divided into syllables as: re · cess.
What is the Scrabble score for "recess"?
The Scrabble score for "recess" is 8 points.
Using “recess” in writing
Two-syllable words like "recess" (re · cess) 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, “recess” 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 “recess”
The letters in “recess” can be rearranged to spell one other word: screes.