How many syllables in “recock”?
syllables in "recock"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · cock
Letters
6
r · e · c · o · c · k
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “recock”
The word “recock” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · cock. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "recock" have?
"recock" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "recock" into syllables?
"recock" is divided into syllables as: re · cock.
What is the Scrabble score for "recock"?
The Scrabble score for "recock" is 14 points.
Using “recock” in writing
Two-syllable words like "recock" (re · cock) 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, “recock” is worth 14 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 “recock”
The letters in “recock” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cocker.