How many syllables in “redoubt”?
syllables in "redoubt"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · doubt
Letters
7
r · e · d · o · u · b · t
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “redoubt”
The word “redoubt” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · doubt. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "redoubt" have?
"redoubt" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "redoubt" into syllables?
"redoubt" is divided into syllables as: re · doubt.
What is the Scrabble score for "redoubt"?
The Scrabble score for "redoubt" is 10 points.
Using “redoubt” in writing
Two-syllable words like "redoubt" (re · doubt) 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, “redoubt” is worth 10 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 “redoubt”
The letters in “redoubt” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: doubter, obtrude, outbred.