How many syllables in “recluses”?
syllables in "recluses"
Word details
Syllables
2
recl · uses
Letters
8
r · e · c · l · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “recluses”
The word “recluses” contains 2 syllables, divided as recl · uses. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "recluses" have?
"recluses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "recluses" into syllables?
"recluses" is divided into syllables as: recl · uses.
What is the Scrabble score for "recluses"?
The Scrabble score for "recluses" is 10 points.
Using “recluses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "recluses" (recl · uses) 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, “recluses” 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 “recluses”
The letters in “recluses” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cureless.