How many syllables in “retacking”?
syllables in "retacking"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · tac · king
Letters
9
r · e · t · a · c · k · i · n · g
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “retacking”
The word “retacking” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · tac · king. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "retacking" have?
"retacking" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "retacking" into syllables?
"retacking" is divided into syllables as: re · tac · king.
What is the Scrabble score for "retacking"?
The Scrabble score for "retacking" is 16 points.
Using “retacking” in writing
Three-syllable words like "retacking" (re · tac · king) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “retacking” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “retacking”
The letters in “retacking” can be rearranged to spell one other word: racketing.