How many syllables in “recut”?
syllables in "recut"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · cut
Letters
5
r · e · c · u · t
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “recut”
The word “recut” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · cut. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "recut" have?
"recut" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "recut" into syllables?
"recut" is divided into syllables as: re · cut.
What is the Scrabble score for "recut"?
The Scrabble score for "recut" is 7 points.
Using “recut” in writing
Two-syllable words like "recut" (re · cut) 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, “recut” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “recut”
The letters in “recut” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: cruet, curet, cuter, eruct, truce.