How many syllables in “restrain”?
syllables in "restrain"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · strain
Letters
8
r · e · s · t · r · a · i · n
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “restrain”
The word “restrain” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · strain. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "restrain" have?
"restrain" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "restrain" into syllables?
"restrain" is divided into syllables as: re · strain.
What is the Scrabble score for "restrain"?
The Scrabble score for "restrain" is 8 points.
Using “restrain” in writing
Two-syllable words like "restrain" (re · strain) 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, “restrain” 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 “restrain”
The letters in “restrain” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: retrains, strainer, terrains, trainers.