How many syllables in “recommend”?
syllables in "recommend"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · com · mend
Letters
9
r · e · c · o · m · m · e · n · d
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “recommend”
The word “recommend” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · com · mend. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "recommend" have?
"recommend" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "recommend" into syllables?
"recommend" is divided into syllables as: re · com · mend.
What is the Scrabble score for "recommend"?
The Scrabble score for "recommend" is 16 points.
Using “recommend” in writing
Three-syllable words like "recommend" (re · com · mend) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “recommend” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “recommend”
The letters in “recommend” can be rearranged to spell one other word: commender.