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