How many syllables in “reconnoitering”?
syllables in "reconnoitering"
Word details
Syllables
5
re · con · noi · te · ring
Letters
14
r · e · c · o · n · n · o · i · t · e · r · i · n · g
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “reconnoitering”
The word “reconnoitering” contains 5 syllables, divided as re · con · noi · te · ring. It has 14 letters.
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How many syllables does "reconnoitering" have?
"reconnoitering" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "reconnoitering" into syllables?
"reconnoitering" is divided into syllables as: re · con · noi · te · ring.
What is the Scrabble score for "reconnoitering"?
The Scrabble score for "reconnoitering" is 17 points.
Using “reconnoitering” in writing
"reconnoitering" (re · con · noi · te · ring) 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, “reconnoitering” 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.