How many syllables in “remiss”?
syllables in "remiss"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · miss
Letters
6
r · e · m · i · s · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “remiss”
The word “remiss” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · miss. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "remiss" have?
"remiss" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "remiss" into syllables?
"remiss" is divided into syllables as: re · miss.
What is the Scrabble score for "remiss"?
The Scrabble score for "remiss" is 8 points.
Using “remiss” in writing
Two-syllable words like "remiss" (re · miss) 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, “remiss” is worth 8 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 “remiss”
The letters in “remiss” can be rearranged to spell one other word: misers.