How many syllables in “recork”?
syllables in "recork"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · cork
Letters
6
r · e · c · o · r · k
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “recork”
The word “recork” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · cork. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "recork" have?
"recork" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "recork" into syllables?
"recork" is divided into syllables as: re · cork.
What is the Scrabble score for "recork"?
The Scrabble score for "recork" is 12 points.
Using “recork” in writing
Two-syllable words like "recork" (re · cork) 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, “recork” is worth 12 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 “recork”
The letters in “recork” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: corker, rocker.