How many syllables in “recombs”?
syllables in "recombs"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · combs
Letters
7
r · e · c · o · m · b · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “recombs”
The word “recombs” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · combs. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "recombs" have?
"recombs" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "recombs" into syllables?
"recombs" is divided into syllables as: re · combs.
What is the Scrabble score for "recombs"?
The Scrabble score for "recombs" is 13 points.
Using “recombs” in writing
Two-syllable words like "recombs" (re · combs) 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, “recombs” is worth 13 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 “recombs”
The letters in “recombs” can be rearranged to spell one other word: combers.