How many syllables in “requests”?
syllables in "requests"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · quests
Letters
8
r · e · q · u · e · s · t · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “requests”
The word “requests” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · quests. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "requests" have?
"requests" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "requests" into syllables?
"requests" is divided into syllables as: re · quests.
What is the Scrabble score for "requests"?
The Scrabble score for "requests" is 17 points.
Using “requests” in writing
Two-syllable words like "requests" (re · quests) 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, “requests” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “requests”
The letters in “requests” can be rearranged to spell one other word: questers.