How many syllables in “repairs”?
syllables in "repairs"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · pairs
Letters
7
r · e · p · a · i · r · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “repairs”
The word “repairs” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · pairs. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "repairs" have?
"repairs" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "repairs" into syllables?
"repairs" is divided into syllables as: re · pairs.
What is the Scrabble score for "repairs"?
The Scrabble score for "repairs" is 9 points.
Using “repairs” in writing
Two-syllable words like "repairs" (re · pairs) 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, “repairs” 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 “repairs”
The letters in “repairs” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: aspirer, parries, praiser, rapiers, raspier.