How many syllables in “repassing”?
syllables in "repassing"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · pas · sing
Letters
9
r · e · p · a · s · s · i · n · g
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “repassing”
The word “repassing” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · pas · sing. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "repassing" have?
"repassing" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "repassing" into syllables?
"repassing" is divided into syllables as: re · pas · sing.
What is the Scrabble score for "repassing"?
The Scrabble score for "repassing" is 12 points.
Using “repassing” in writing
Three-syllable words like "repassing" (re · pas · sing) 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, “repassing” 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 “repassing”
The letters in “repassing” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: aspersing, grapiness, preassign.