How many syllables in “reconnoiter”?
syllables in "reconnoiter"
Word details
Syllables
4
re · con · noi · ter
Letters
11
r · e · c · o · n · n · o · i · t · e · r
Scrabble
13
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About the word “reconnoiter”
The word “reconnoiter” contains 4 syllables, divided as re · con · noi · ter. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "reconnoiter" have?
"reconnoiter" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "reconnoiter" into syllables?
"reconnoiter" is divided into syllables as: re · con · noi · ter.
What is the Scrabble score for "reconnoiter"?
The Scrabble score for "reconnoiter" is 13 points.
Using “reconnoiter” in writing
Four-syllable words like "reconnoiter" (re · con · noi · ter) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “reconnoiter” 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 “reconnoiter”
The letters in “reconnoiter” can be rearranged to spell one other word: reconnoitre.