How many syllables in “recreant”?
syllables in "recreant"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · creant
Letters
8
r · e · c · r · e · a · n · t
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “recreant”
The word “recreant” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · creant. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "recreant" have?
"recreant" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "recreant" into syllables?
"recreant" is divided into syllables as: re · creant.
What is the Scrabble score for "recreant"?
The Scrabble score for "recreant" is 10 points.
Using “recreant” in writing
Two-syllable words like "recreant" (re · creant) 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, “recreant” 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 “recreant”
The letters in “recreant” can be rearranged to spell one other word: recanter.