How many syllables in “recount”?
syllables in "recount"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · count
Letters
7
r · e · c · o · u · n · t
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “recount”
The word “recount” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · count. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "recount" have?
"recount" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "recount" into syllables?
"recount" is divided into syllables as: re · count.
What is the Scrabble score for "recount"?
The Scrabble score for "recount" is 9 points.
Using “recount” in writing
Two-syllable words like "recount" (re · count) 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, “recount” is worth 9 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 “recount”
The letters in “recount” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: cornute, counter, trounce.