How many syllables in “resistant”?
syllables in "resistant"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · si · stant
Letters
9
r · e · s · i · s · t · a · n · t
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “resistant”
The word “resistant” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · si · stant. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "resistant" have?
"resistant" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "resistant" into syllables?
"resistant" is divided into syllables as: re · si · stant.
What is the Scrabble score for "resistant"?
The Scrabble score for "resistant" is 9 points.
Using “resistant” in writing
Three-syllable words like "resistant" (re · si · stant) 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, “resistant” is worth 9 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 “resistant”
The letters in “resistant” can be rearranged to spell one other word: straitens.