How many syllables in “recognise”?
syllables in "recognise"
Word details
Syllables
3
rec · ogn · ise
Letters
9
r · e · c · o · g · n · i · s · e
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “recognise”
The word “recognise” contains 3 syllables, divided as rec · ogn · ise. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "recognise" have?
"recognise" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "recognise" into syllables?
"recognise" is divided into syllables as: rec · ogn · ise.
What is the Scrabble score for "recognise"?
The Scrabble score for "recognise" is 12 points.
Using “recognise” in writing
Three-syllable words like "recognise" (rec · ogn · ise) 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, “recognise” is worth 12 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 “recognise”
The letters in “recognise” can be rearranged to spell one other word: congeries.