How many syllables in “rehired”?
syllables in "rehired"
Word details
Syllables
2
rehi · red
Letters
7
r · e · h · i · r · e · d
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “rehired”
The word “rehired” contains 2 syllables, divided as rehi · red. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "rehired" have?
"rehired" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "rehired" into syllables?
"rehired" is divided into syllables as: rehi · red.
What is the Scrabble score for "rehired"?
The Scrabble score for "rehired" is 11 points.
Using “rehired” in writing
Two-syllable words like "rehired" (rehi · red) 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, “rehired” 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 “rehired”
The letters in “rehired” can be rearranged to spell one other word: herried.