How many syllables in “repartees”?
syllables in "repartees"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · par · tees
Letters
9
r · e · p · a · r · t · e · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “repartees”
The word “repartees” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · par · tees. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "repartees" have?
"repartees" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "repartees" into syllables?
"repartees" is divided into syllables as: re · par · tees.
What is the Scrabble score for "repartees"?
The Scrabble score for "repartees" is 11 points.
Using “repartees” in writing
Three-syllable words like "repartees" (re · par · tees) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “repartees” 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 “repartees”
The letters in “repartees” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: repeaters, rerepeats.