How many syllables in “repents”?
syllables in "repents"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · pents
Letters
7
r · e · p · e · n · t · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “repents”
The word “repents” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · pents. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "repents" have?
"repents" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "repents" into syllables?
"repents" is divided into syllables as: re · pents.
What is the Scrabble score for "repents"?
The Scrabble score for "repents" is 9 points.
Using “repents” in writing
Two-syllable words like "repents" (re · pents) 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, “repents” 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 “repents”
The letters in “repents” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: penster, present, serpent.