How many syllables in “redolent”?
syllables in "redolent"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · do · lent
Letters
8
r · e · d · o · l · e · n · t
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “redolent”
The word “redolent” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · do · lent. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "redolent" have?
"redolent" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "redolent" into syllables?
"redolent" is divided into syllables as: re · do · lent.
What is the Scrabble score for "redolent"?
The Scrabble score for "redolent" is 9 points.
Using “redolent” in writing
Three-syllable words like "redolent" (re · do · lent) 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, “redolent” 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 “redolent”
The letters in “redolent” can be rearranged to spell one other word: rondelet.