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