How many syllables in “resound”?
syllables in "resound"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · sound
Letters
7
r · e · s · o · u · n · d
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “resound”
The word “resound” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · sound. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "resound" have?
"resound" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "resound" into syllables?
"resound" is divided into syllables as: re · sound.
What is the Scrabble score for "resound"?
The Scrabble score for "resound" is 8 points.
Using “resound” in writing
Two-syllable words like "resound" (re · sound) 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, “resound” 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 “resound”
The letters in “resound” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: enduros, sounder, undoers.