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