How many syllables in “resale”?
syllables in "resale"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · sa · le
Letters
6
r · e · s · a · l · e
Scrabble
6
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About the word “resale”
The word “resale” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · sa · le. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "resale" have?
"resale" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "resale" into syllables?
"resale" is divided into syllables as: re · sa · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "resale"?
The Scrabble score for "resale" is 6 points.
Using “resale” in writing
Three-syllable words like "resale" (re · sa · le) 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, “resale” 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 “resale”
The letters in “resale” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: larees, leaser, reales, reseal, sealer.