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