How many syllables in “recoil”?
syllables in "recoil"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · coil
Letters
6
r · e · c · o · i · l
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “recoil”
The word “recoil” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · coil. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "recoil" have?
"recoil" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "recoil" into syllables?
"recoil" is divided into syllables as: re · coil.
What is the Scrabble score for "recoil"?
The Scrabble score for "recoil" is 8 points.
Using “recoil” in writing
Two-syllable words like "recoil" (re · coil) 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, “recoil” is worth 8 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 “recoil”
The letters in “recoil” can be rearranged to spell one other word: coiler.