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How many syllables in “repository”?

5

syllables in "repository"

repository
database

Word details

Syllables

5

re · po · si · to · ry

Letters

10

r · e · p · o · s · i · t · o · r · y

Scrabble

15

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

r1
e1
p3
o1
s1
i1
t1
o1
r1
y4

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About the word “repository

The word repository contains 5 syllables, divided as re · po · si · to · ry. It has 10 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "repository" have?

"repository" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "repository" into syllables?

"repository" is divided into syllables as: re · po · si · to · ry.

What is the Scrabble score for "repository"?

The Scrabble score for "repository" is 15 points.

Using “repository” in writing

"repository" (re · po · si · to · ry) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, repository is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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