How many syllables in “repetend”?
syllables in "repetend"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · pe · tend
Letters
8
r · e · p · e · t · e · n · d
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “repetend”
The word “repetend” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · pe · tend. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "repetend" have?
"repetend" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "repetend" into syllables?
"repetend" is divided into syllables as: re · pe · tend.
What is the Scrabble score for "repetend"?
The Scrabble score for "repetend" is 11 points.
Using “repetend” in writing
Three-syllable words like "repetend" (re · pe · tend) 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, “repetend” 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 “repetend”
The letters in “repetend” can be rearranged to spell one other word: repented.