How many syllables in “recourses”?
syllables in "recourses"
Word details
Syllables
2
recou · rses
Letters
9
r · e · c · o · u · r · s · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “recourses”
The word “recourses” contains 2 syllables, divided as recou · rses. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "recourses" have?
"recourses" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "recourses" into syllables?
"recourses" is divided into syllables as: recou · rses.
What is the Scrabble score for "recourses"?
The Scrabble score for "recourses" is 11 points.
Using “recourses” in writing
Two-syllable words like "recourses" (recou · rses) 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, “recourses” 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 “recourses”
The letters in “recourses” can be rearranged to spell one other word: resources.