How many syllables in “redound”?
syllables in "redound"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · dound
Letters
7
r · e · d · o · u · n · d
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “redound”
The word “redound” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · dound. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "redound" have?
"redound" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "redound" into syllables?
"redound" is divided into syllables as: re · dound.
What is the Scrabble score for "redound"?
The Scrabble score for "redound" is 9 points.
Using “redound” in writing
Two-syllable words like "redound" (re · dound) 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, “redound” 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 “redound”
The letters in “redound” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: rounded, underdo.