How many syllables in “reobtains”?
syllables in "reobtains"
Word details
Syllables
2
reob · tains
Letters
9
r · e · o · b · t · a · i · n · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “reobtains”
The word “reobtains” contains 2 syllables, divided as reob · tains. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "reobtains" have?
"reobtains" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "reobtains" into syllables?
"reobtains" is divided into syllables as: reob · tains.
What is the Scrabble score for "reobtains"?
The Scrabble score for "reobtains" is 11 points.
Using “reobtains” in writing
Two-syllable words like "reobtains" (reob · tains) 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, “reobtains” 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 “reobtains”
The letters in “reobtains” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: baritones, obtainers, taborines.