How many syllables in “recoils”?
syllables in "recoils"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · coils
Letters
7
r · e · c · o · i · l · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “recoils”
The word “recoils” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · coils. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "recoils" have?
"recoils" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "recoils" into syllables?
"recoils" is divided into syllables as: re · coils.
What is the Scrabble score for "recoils"?
The Scrabble score for "recoils" is 9 points.
Using “recoils” in writing
Two-syllable words like "recoils" (re · coils) 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, “recoils” 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 “recoils”
The letters in “recoils” can be rearranged to spell one other word: coilers.