How many syllables in “recover”?
syllables in "recover"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · co · ver
Letters
7
r · e · c · o · v · e · r
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “recover”
The word “recover” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · co · ver. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "recover" have?
"recover" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "recover" into syllables?
"recover" is divided into syllables as: re · co · ver.
What is the Scrabble score for "recover"?
The Scrabble score for "recover" is 12 points.
Using “recover” in writing
Three-syllable words like "recover" (re · co · ver) 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, “recover” 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 “recover”
The letters in “recover” can be rearranged to spell one other word: coverer.