How many syllables in “respected”?
syllables in "respected"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · spec · ted
Letters
9
r · e · s · p · e · c · t · e · d
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “respected”
The word “respected” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · spec · ted. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "respected" have?
"respected" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "respected" into syllables?
"respected" is divided into syllables as: re · spec · ted.
What is the Scrabble score for "respected"?
The Scrabble score for "respected" is 14 points.
Using “respected” in writing
Three-syllable words like "respected" (re · spec · ted) 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, “respected” is worth 14 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 “respected”
The letters in “respected” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sceptered.