How many syllables in “recursion”?
syllables in "recursion"
Word details
Syllables
3
recur · sion
Letters
9
r · e · c · u · r · s · i · o · n
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “recursion”
The word “recursion” contains 3 syllables, divided as recur · sion. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "recursion" have?
"recursion" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "recursion" into syllables?
"recursion" is divided into syllables as: recur · sion.
What is the Scrabble score for "recursion"?
The Scrabble score for "recursion" is 11 points.
Using “recursion” in writing
Three-syllable words like "recursion" (recur · sion) 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, “recursion” 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 “recursion”
The letters in “recursion” can be rearranged to spell one other word: coinsurer.