How many syllables in “recipe”?
syllables in "recipe"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · ci · pe
Letters
6
r · e · c · i · p · e
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “recipe”
The word “recipe” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · ci · pe. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "recipe" have?
"recipe" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "recipe" into syllables?
"recipe" is divided into syllables as: re · ci · pe.
What is the Scrabble score for "recipe"?
The Scrabble score for "recipe" is 10 points.
Using “recipe” in writing
Two-syllable words like "recipe" (re · ci · pe) 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, “recipe” is worth 10 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 “recipe”
The letters in “recipe” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: piecer, pierce.