How many syllables in “reform”?
syllables in "reform"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · form
Letters
6
r · e · f · o · r · m
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “reform”
The word “reform” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · form. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "reform" have?
"reform" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "reform" into syllables?
"reform" is divided into syllables as: re · form.
What is the Scrabble score for "reform"?
The Scrabble score for "reform" is 11 points.
Using “reform” in writing
Two-syllable words like "reform" (re · form) 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, “reform” 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 “reform”
The letters in “reform” can be rearranged to spell one other word: former.