How many syllables in “rescind”?
syllables in "rescind"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · scind
Letters
7
r · e · s · c · i · n · d
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “rescind”
The word “rescind” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · scind. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "rescind" have?
"rescind" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "rescind" into syllables?
"rescind" is divided into syllables as: re · scind.
What is the Scrabble score for "rescind"?
The Scrabble score for "rescind" is 10 points.
Using “rescind” in writing
Two-syllable words like "rescind" (re · scind) 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, “rescind” is worth 10 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 “rescind”
The letters in “rescind” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: cinders, discern.