How many syllables in “reemployment”?
syllables in "reemployment"
Word details
Syllables
3
reem · ploy · ment
Letters
12
r · e · e · m · p · l · o · y · m · e · n · t
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “reemployment”
The word “reemployment” contains 3 syllables, divided as reem · ploy · ment. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "reemployment" have?
"reemployment" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "reemployment" into syllables?
"reemployment" is divided into syllables as: reem · ploy · ment.
What is the Scrabble score for "reemployment"?
The Scrabble score for "reemployment" is 21 points.
Using “reemployment” in writing
Three-syllable words like "reemployment" (reem · ploy · ment) 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, “reemployment” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.