How many syllables in “repays”?
syllables in "repays"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · pays
Letters
6
r · e · p · a · y · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “repays”
The word “repays” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · pays. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "repays" have?
"repays" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "repays" into syllables?
"repays" is divided into syllables as: re · pays.
What is the Scrabble score for "repays"?
The Scrabble score for "repays" is 11 points.
Using “repays” in writing
Two-syllable words like "repays" (re · pays) 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, “repays” 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 “repays”
The letters in “repays” can be rearranged to spell one other word: payers.