How many syllables in “reload”?
syllables in "reload"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · load
Letters
6
r · e · l · o · a · d
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “reload”
The word “reload” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · load. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "reload" have?
"reload" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "reload" into syllables?
"reload" is divided into syllables as: re · load.
What is the Scrabble score for "reload"?
The Scrabble score for "reload" is 7 points.
Using “reload” in writing
Two-syllable words like "reload" (re · load) 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, “reload” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “reload”
The letters in “reload” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: loader, ordeal.