How many syllables in “respects”?
syllables in "respects"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · spects
Letters
8
r · e · s · p · e · c · t · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “respects”
The word “respects” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · spects. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "respects" have?
"respects" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "respects" into syllables?
"respects" is divided into syllables as: re · spects.
What is the Scrabble score for "respects"?
The Scrabble score for "respects" is 12 points.
Using “respects” in writing
Two-syllable words like "respects" (re · spects) 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, “respects” is worth 12 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 “respects”
The letters in “respects” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: scepters, sceptres, specters, spectres.