How many syllables in “respect”?
syllables in "respect"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · spect
Letters
7
r · e · s · p · e · c · t
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “respect”
The word “respect” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · spect. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "respect" have?
"respect" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "respect" into syllables?
"respect" is divided into syllables as: re · spect.
What is the Scrabble score for "respect"?
The Scrabble score for "respect" is 11 points.
Using “respect” in writing
Two-syllable words like "respect" (re · spect) 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, “respect” is worth 11 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 “respect”
The letters in “respect” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: recepts, scepter, sceptre, specter, spectre.