How many syllables in “retacks”?
syllables in "retacks"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · tacks
Letters
7
r · e · t · a · c · k · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “retacks”
The word “retacks” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · tacks. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "retacks" have?
"retacks" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "retacks" into syllables?
"retacks" is divided into syllables as: re · tacks.
What is the Scrabble score for "retacks"?
The Scrabble score for "retacks" is 13 points.
Using “retacks” in writing
Two-syllable words like "retacks" (re · tacks) 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, “retacks” is worth 13 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 “retacks”
The letters in “retacks” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: rackets, restack, stacker, tackers.