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How many syllables in “reexamination”?

5

syllables in "reexamination"

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Word details

Syllables

5

reex · amin · atio · n

Letters

13

r · e · e · x · a · m · i · n · a · t · i · o · n

Scrabble

22

points

Scrabble letter values

r1
e1
e1
x8
a1
m3
i1
n1
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1

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About the word “reexamination

The word reexamination contains 5 syllables, divided as reex · amin · atio · n. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "reexamination" have?

"reexamination" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "reexamination" into syllables?

"reexamination" is divided into syllables as: reex · amin · atio · n.

What is the Scrabble score for "reexamination"?

The Scrabble score for "reexamination" is 22 points.

Using “reexamination” in writing

"reexamination" (reex · amin · atio · n) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, reexamination is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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