How many syllables in “recorder”?
syllables in "recorder"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · cor · der
Letters
8
r · e · c · o · r · d · e · r
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “recorder”
The word “recorder” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · cor · der. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "recorder" have?
"recorder" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "recorder" into syllables?
"recorder" is divided into syllables as: re · cor · der.
What is the Scrabble score for "recorder"?
The Scrabble score for "recorder" is 11 points.
Using “recorder” in writing
Three-syllable words like "recorder" (re · cor · der) 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, “recorder” is worth 11 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 “recorder”
The letters in “recorder” can be rearranged to spell one other word: rerecord.