How many syllables in “records”?
syllables in "records"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · cords
Letters
7
r · e · c · o · r · d · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “records”
The word “records” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · cords. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "records" have?
"records" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "records" into syllables?
"records" is divided into syllables as: re · cords.
What is the Scrabble score for "records"?
The Scrabble score for "records" is 10 points.
Using “records” in writing
Two-syllable words like "records" (re · cords) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “records” is worth 10 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 “records”
The letters in “records” can be rearranged to spell one other word: corders.