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