How many syllables in “restrains”?
syllables in "restrains"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · strains
Letters
9
r · e · s · t · r · a · i · n · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “restrains”
The word “restrains” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · strains. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "restrains" have?
"restrains" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "restrains" into syllables?
"restrains" is divided into syllables as: re · strains.
What is the Scrabble score for "restrains"?
The Scrabble score for "restrains" is 9 points.
Using “restrains” in writing
Two-syllable words like "restrains" (re · strains) 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, “restrains” is worth 9 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 “restrains”
The letters in “restrains” can be rearranged to spell one other word: strainers.