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