How many syllables in “results”?
syllables in "results"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · sults
Letters
7
r · e · s · u · l · t · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “results”
The word “results” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · sults. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "results" have?
"results" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "results" into syllables?
"results" is divided into syllables as: re · sults.
What is the Scrabble score for "results"?
The Scrabble score for "results" is 7 points.
Using “results” in writing
Two-syllable words like "results" (re · sults) 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, “results” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “results”
The letters in “results” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: lusters, lustres, rustles, sutlers, ulsters.