How many syllables in “recipes”?
syllables in "recipes"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · ci · pes
Letters
7
r · e · c · i · p · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “recipes”
The word “recipes” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · ci · pes. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "recipes" have?
"recipes" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "recipes" into syllables?
"recipes" is divided into syllables as: re · ci · pes.
What is the Scrabble score for "recipes"?
The Scrabble score for "recipes" is 11 points.
Using “recipes” in writing
Three-syllable words like "recipes" (re · ci · pes) 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, “recipes” 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 “recipes”
The letters in “recipes” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: piecers, pierces, precise.