How many syllables in “reruns”?
syllables in "reruns"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · runs
Letters
6
r · e · r · u · n · s
Scrabble
6
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About the word “reruns”
The word “reruns” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · runs. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "reruns" have?
"reruns" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "reruns" into syllables?
"reruns" is divided into syllables as: re · runs.
What is the Scrabble score for "reruns"?
The Scrabble score for "reruns" is 6 points.
Using “reruns” in writing
Two-syllable words like "reruns" (re · runs) 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, “reruns” is worth 6 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 “reruns”
The letters in “reruns” can be rearranged to spell one other word: nurser.