How many syllables in “remedial”?
syllables in "remedial"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · me · dial
Letters
8
r · e · m · e · d · i · a · l
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “remedial”
The word “remedial” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · me · dial. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "remedial" have?
"remedial" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "remedial" into syllables?
"remedial" is divided into syllables as: re · me · dial.
What is the Scrabble score for "remedial"?
The Scrabble score for "remedial" is 11 points.
Using “remedial” in writing
Three-syllable words like "remedial" (re · me · dial) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “remedial” is worth 11 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 “remedial”
The letters in “remedial” can be rearranged to spell one other word: remailed.