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How many syllables in “recomb”?

2

syllables in "recomb"

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Word details

Syllables

2

re · comb

Letters

6

r · e · c · o · m · b

Scrabble

12

points

Scrabble letter values

r1
e1
c3
o1
m3
b3

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About the word “recomb

The word recomb contains 2 syllables, divided as re · comb. It has 6 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "recomb" have?

"recomb" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "recomb" into syllables?

"recomb" is divided into syllables as: re · comb.

What is the Scrabble score for "recomb"?

The Scrabble score for "recomb" is 12 points.

Using “recomb” in writing

Two-syllable words like "recomb" (re · comb) 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, recomb 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 “recomb

The letters in recomb can be rearranged to spell one other word: comber.

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