How many syllables in “reconnoiters”?
syllables in "reconnoiters"
Word details
Syllables
4
re · con · noi · ters
Letters
12
r · e · c · o · n · n · o · i · t · e · r · s
Scrabble
14
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About the word “reconnoiters”
The word “reconnoiters” contains 4 syllables, divided as re · con · noi · ters. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "reconnoiters" have?
"reconnoiters" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "reconnoiters" into syllables?
"reconnoiters" is divided into syllables as: re · con · noi · ters.
What is the Scrabble score for "reconnoiters"?
The Scrabble score for "reconnoiters" is 14 points.
Using “reconnoiters” in writing
Four-syllable words like "reconnoiters" (re · con · noi · ters) 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, “reconnoiters” is worth 14 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 “reconnoiters”
The letters in “reconnoiters” can be rearranged to spell one other word: reconnoitres.