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How many syllables in “redistributes”?

5

syllables in "redistributes"

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Word details

Syllables

5

re · di · stri · bu · tes

Letters

13

r · e · d · i · s · t · r · i · b · u · t · e · s

Scrabble

16

points

Scrabble letter values

r1
e1
d2
i1
s1
t1
r1
i1
b3
u1
t1
e1
s1

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About the word “redistributes

The word redistributes contains 5 syllables, divided as re · di · stri · bu · tes. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "redistributes" have?

"redistributes" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "redistributes" into syllables?

"redistributes" is divided into syllables as: re · di · stri · bu · tes.

What is the Scrabble score for "redistributes"?

The Scrabble score for "redistributes" is 16 points.

Using “redistributes” in writing

"redistributes" (re · di · stri · bu · tes) 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, redistributes is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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