How many syllables in “resistor”?
syllables in "resistor"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · si · stor
Letters
8
r · e · s · i · s · t · o · r
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “resistor”
The word “resistor” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · si · stor. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "resistor" have?
"resistor" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "resistor" into syllables?
"resistor" is divided into syllables as: re · si · stor.
What is the Scrabble score for "resistor"?
The Scrabble score for "resistor" is 8 points.
Using “resistor” in writing
Three-syllable words like "resistor" (re · si · stor) 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, “resistor” 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 “resistor”
The letters in “resistor” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: roisters, sorriest.