How many syllables in “rekindle”?
syllables in "rekindle"
Word details
Syllables
4
re · ki · nd · le
Letters
8
r · e · k · i · n · d · l · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “rekindle”
The word “rekindle” contains 4 syllables, divided as re · ki · nd · le. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "rekindle" have?
"rekindle" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "rekindle" into syllables?
"rekindle" is divided into syllables as: re · ki · nd · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "rekindle"?
The Scrabble score for "rekindle" is 13 points.
Using “rekindle” in writing
Four-syllable words like "rekindle" (re · ki · nd · le) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “rekindle” is worth 13 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 “rekindle”
The letters in “rekindle” can be rearranged to spell one other word: relinked.