How many syllables in “renounced”?
syllables in "renounced"
Word details
Syllables
2
renou · nced
Letters
9
r · e · n · o · u · n · c · e · d
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “renounced”
The word “renounced” contains 2 syllables, divided as renou · nced. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "renounced" have?
"renounced" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "renounced" into syllables?
"renounced" is divided into syllables as: renou · nced.
What is the Scrabble score for "renounced"?
The Scrabble score for "renounced" is 12 points.
Using “renounced” in writing
Two-syllable words like "renounced" (renou · nced) 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, “renounced” 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 “renounced”
The letters in “renounced” can be rearranged to spell one other word: denouncer.