How many syllables in “resorts”?
syllables in "resorts"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · sorts
Letters
7
r · e · s · o · r · t · s
Scrabble
7
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About the word “resorts”
The word “resorts” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · sorts. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "resorts" have?
"resorts" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "resorts" into syllables?
"resorts" is divided into syllables as: re · sorts.
What is the Scrabble score for "resorts"?
The Scrabble score for "resorts" is 7 points.
Using “resorts” in writing
Two-syllable words like "resorts" (re · sorts) 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, “resorts” is worth 7 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 “resorts”
The letters in “resorts” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: rosters, sorters.