How many syllables in “relock”?
syllables in "relock"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · lock
Letters
6
r · e · l · o · c · k
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “relock”
The word “relock” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · lock. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "relock" have?
"relock" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "relock" into syllables?
"relock" is divided into syllables as: re · lock.
What is the Scrabble score for "relock"?
The Scrabble score for "relock" is 12 points.
Using “relock” in writing
Two-syllable words like "relock" (re · lock) 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, “relock” 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 “relock”
The letters in “relock” can be rearranged to spell one other word: locker.