How many syllables in “resist”?
syllables in "resist"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · sist
Letters
6
r · e · s · i · s · t
Scrabble
6
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About the word “resist”
The word “resist” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · sist. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "resist" have?
"resist" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "resist" into syllables?
"resist" is divided into syllables as: re · sist.
What is the Scrabble score for "resist"?
The Scrabble score for "resist" is 6 points.
Using “resist” in writing
Two-syllable words like "resist" (re · sist) 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, “resist” 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 “resist”
The letters in “resist” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sister.