How many syllables in “regents”?
syllables in "regents"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · gents
Letters
7
r · e · g · e · n · t · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “regents”
The word “regents” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · gents. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "regents" have?
"regents" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "regents" into syllables?
"regents" is divided into syllables as: re · gents.
What is the Scrabble score for "regents"?
The Scrabble score for "regents" is 8 points.
Using “regents” in writing
Two-syllable words like "regents" (re · gents) 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, “regents” is worth 8 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 “regents”
The letters in “regents” can be rearranged to spell one other word: gerents.