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