How many syllables in “recommends”?
syllables in "recommends"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · com · mends
Letters
10
r · e · c · o · m · m · e · n · d · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “recommends”
The word “recommends” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · com · mends. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "recommends" have?
"recommends" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "recommends" into syllables?
"recommends" is divided into syllables as: re · com · mends.
What is the Scrabble score for "recommends"?
The Scrabble score for "recommends" is 17 points.
Using “recommends” in writing
Three-syllable words like "recommends" (re · com · mends) 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, “recommends” is worth 17 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 “recommends”
The letters in “recommends” can be rearranged to spell one other word: commenders.