How many syllables in “recommencement”?
syllables in "recommencement"
Word details
Syllables
5
re · com · men · ce · ment
Letters
14
r · e · c · o · m · m · e · n · c · e · m · e · n · t
Scrabble
24
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About the word “recommencement”
The word “recommencement” contains 5 syllables, divided as re · com · men · ce · ment. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "recommencement" have?
"recommencement" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "recommencement" into syllables?
"recommencement" is divided into syllables as: re · com · men · ce · ment.
What is the Scrabble score for "recommencement"?
The Scrabble score for "recommencement" is 24 points.
Using “recommencement” in writing
"recommencement" (re · com · men · ce · ment) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “recommencement” is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.