How many syllables in “recusal”?
syllables in "recusal"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · cu · sal
Letters
7
r · e · c · u · s · a · l
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “recusal”
The word “recusal” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · cu · sal. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "recusal" have?
"recusal" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "recusal" into syllables?
"recusal" is divided into syllables as: re · cu · sal.
What is the Scrabble score for "recusal"?
The Scrabble score for "recusal" is 9 points.
Using “recusal” in writing
Three-syllable words like "recusal" (re · cu · sal) 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, “recusal” is worth 9 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 “recusal”
The letters in “recusal” can be rearranged to spell one other word: secular.