How many syllables in “redoubts”?
syllables in "redoubts"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · doubts
Letters
8
r · e · d · o · u · b · t · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “redoubts”
The word “redoubts” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · doubts. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "redoubts" have?
"redoubts" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "redoubts" into syllables?
"redoubts" is divided into syllables as: re · doubts.
What is the Scrabble score for "redoubts"?
The Scrabble score for "redoubts" is 11 points.
Using “redoubts” in writing
Two-syllable words like "redoubts" (re · doubts) 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, “redoubts” is worth 11 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 “redoubts”
The letters in “redoubts” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: doubters, obtrudes.