How many syllables in “recital”?
syllables in "recital"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · ci · tal
Letters
7
r · e · c · i · t · a · l
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “recital”
The word “recital” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · ci · tal. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "recital" have?
"recital" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "recital" into syllables?
"recital" is divided into syllables as: re · ci · tal.
What is the Scrabble score for "recital"?
The Scrabble score for "recital" is 9 points.
Using “recital” in writing
Three-syllable words like "recital" (re · ci · tal) 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, “recital” is worth 9 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 “recital”
The letters in “recital” can be rearranged to spell one other word: article.