How many syllables in “regale”?
syllables in "regale"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · ga · le
Letters
6
r · e · g · a · l · e
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “regale”
The word “regale” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · ga · le. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "regale" have?
"regale" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "regale" into syllables?
"regale" is divided into syllables as: re · ga · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "regale"?
The Scrabble score for "regale" is 7 points.
Using “regale” in writing
Three-syllable words like "regale" (re · ga · le) 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, “regale” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “regale”
The letters in “regale” can be rearranged to spell one other word: galere.