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