How many syllables in “redact”?
syllables in "redact"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · dact
Letters
6
r · e · d · a · c · t
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “redact”
The word “redact” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · dact. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "redact" have?
"redact" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "redact" into syllables?
"redact" is divided into syllables as: re · dact.
What is the Scrabble score for "redact"?
The Scrabble score for "redact" is 9 points.
Using “redact” in writing
Two-syllable words like "redact" (re · dact) 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, “redact” 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 “redact”
The letters in “redact” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: carted, crated, traced.