How many syllables in “relax”?
syllables in "relax"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · lax
Letters
5
r · e · l · a · x
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “relax”
The word “relax” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · lax. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "relax" have?
"relax" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "relax" into syllables?
"relax" is divided into syllables as: re · lax.
What is the Scrabble score for "relax"?
The Scrabble score for "relax" is 12 points.
Using “relax” in writing
Two-syllable words like "relax" (re · lax) 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, “relax” is worth 12 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 “relax”
The letters in “relax” can be rearranged to spell one other word: laxer.