How many syllables in “repast”?
syllables in "repast"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · past
Letters
6
r · e · p · a · s · t
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “repast”
The word “repast” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · past. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "repast" have?
"repast" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "repast" into syllables?
"repast" is divided into syllables as: re · past.
What is the Scrabble score for "repast"?
The Scrabble score for "repast" is 8 points.
Using “repast” in writing
Two-syllable words like "repast" (re · past) 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, “repast” is worth 8 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 “repast”
The letters in “repast” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: paster, paters, prates, tapers, trapes.