How many syllables in “report”?
syllables in "report"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · port
Letters
6
r · e · p · o · r · t
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “report”
The word “report” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · port. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "report" have?
"report" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "report" into syllables?
"report" is divided into syllables as: re · port.
What is the Scrabble score for "report"?
The Scrabble score for "report" is 8 points.
Using “report” in writing
Two-syllable words like "report" (re · port) 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, “report” 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 “report”
The letters in “report” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: porter, pretor.