How many syllables in “reread”?
syllables in "reread"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · read
Letters
6
r · e · r · e · a · d
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “reread”
The word “reread” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · read. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "reread" have?
"reread" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "reread" into syllables?
"reread" is divided into syllables as: re · read.
What is the Scrabble score for "reread"?
The Scrabble score for "reread" is 7 points.
Using “reread” in writing
Two-syllable words like "reread" (re · read) 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, “reread” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “reread”
The letters in “reread” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: dearer, reader, reared, redear.