How many syllables in “rediscovery”?
syllables in "rediscovery"
Word details
Syllables
5
re · di · sco · ve · ry
Letters
11
r · e · d · i · s · c · o · v · e · r · y
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “rediscovery”
The word “rediscovery” contains 5 syllables, divided as re · di · sco · ve · ry. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "rediscovery" have?
"rediscovery" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "rediscovery" into syllables?
"rediscovery" is divided into syllables as: re · di · sco · ve · ry.
What is the Scrabble score for "rediscovery"?
The Scrabble score for "rediscovery" is 20 points.
Using “rediscovery” in writing
"rediscovery" (re · di · sco · ve · ry) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “rediscovery” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.