How many syllables in “renews”?
syllables in "renews"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · news
Letters
6
r · e · n · e · w · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “renews”
The word “renews” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · news. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "renews" have?
"renews" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "renews" into syllables?
"renews" is divided into syllables as: re · news.
What is the Scrabble score for "renews"?
The Scrabble score for "renews" is 9 points.
Using “renews” in writing
Two-syllable words like "renews" (re · news) 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, “renews” is worth 9 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 “renews”
The letters in “renews” can be rearranged to spell one other word: resewn.