How many syllables in “restrict”?
syllables in "restrict"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · strict
Letters
8
r · e · s · t · r · i · c · t
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “restrict”
The word “restrict” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · strict. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "restrict" have?
"restrict" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "restrict" into syllables?
"restrict" is divided into syllables as: re · strict.
What is the Scrabble score for "restrict"?
The Scrabble score for "restrict" is 10 points.
Using “restrict” in writing
Two-syllable words like "restrict" (re · strict) 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, “restrict” is worth 10 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 “restrict”
The letters in “restrict” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: critters, stricter.