How many syllables in “reinvestigating”?
syllables in "reinvestigating"
Word details
Syllables
5
rein · ve · sti · ga · ting
Letters
15
r · e · i · n · v · e · s · t · i · g · a · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
20
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About the word “reinvestigating”
The word “reinvestigating” contains 5 syllables, divided as rein · ve · sti · ga · ting. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "reinvestigating" have?
"reinvestigating" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "reinvestigating" into syllables?
"reinvestigating" is divided into syllables as: rein · ve · sti · ga · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "reinvestigating"?
The Scrabble score for "reinvestigating" is 20 points.
Using “reinvestigating” in writing
"reinvestigating" (rein · ve · sti · ga · ting) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “reinvestigating” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.