How many syllables in “requires”?
syllables in "requires"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · qui · res
Letters
8
r · e · q · u · i · r · e · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “requires”
The word “requires” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · qui · res. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "requires" have?
"requires" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "requires" into syllables?
"requires" is divided into syllables as: re · qui · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "requires"?
The Scrabble score for "requires" is 17 points.
Using “requires” in writing
Three-syllable words like "requires" (re · qui · res) 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, “requires” 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 “requires”
The letters in “requires” can be rearranged to spell one other word: queriers.