How many syllables in “residue”?
syllables in "residue"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · si · due
Letters
7
r · e · s · i · d · u · e
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “residue”
The word “residue” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · si · due. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "residue" have?
"residue" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "residue" into syllables?
"residue" is divided into syllables as: re · si · due.
What is the Scrabble score for "residue"?
The Scrabble score for "residue" is 8 points.
Using “residue” in writing
Three-syllable words like "residue" (re · si · due) 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, “residue” is worth 8 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 “residue”
The letters in “residue” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ureides.