How many syllables in “rescinds”?
syllables in "rescinds"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · scinds
Letters
8
r · e · s · c · i · n · d · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “rescinds”
The word “rescinds” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · scinds. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "rescinds" have?
"rescinds" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "rescinds" into syllables?
"rescinds" is divided into syllables as: re · scinds.
What is the Scrabble score for "rescinds"?
The Scrabble score for "rescinds" is 11 points.
Using “rescinds” in writing
Two-syllable words like "rescinds" (re · scinds) 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, “rescinds” 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 “rescinds”
The letters in “rescinds” can be rearranged to spell one other word: discerns.