How many syllables in “rereading”?
syllables in "rereading"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · rea · ding
Letters
9
r · e · r · e · a · d · i · n · g
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “rereading”
The word “rereading” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · rea · ding. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "rereading" have?
"rereading" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "rereading" into syllables?
"rereading" is divided into syllables as: re · rea · ding.
What is the Scrabble score for "rereading"?
The Scrabble score for "rereading" is 11 points.
Using “rereading” in writing
Three-syllable words like "rereading" (re · rea · ding) 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, “rereading” is worth 11 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “rereading”
The letters in “rereading” can be rearranged to spell one other word: grenadier.