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