How many syllables in “retails”?
syllables in "retails"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · tails
Letters
7
r · e · t · a · i · l · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “retails”
The word “retails” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · tails. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "retails" have?
"retails" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "retails" into syllables?
"retails" is divided into syllables as: re · tails.
What is the Scrabble score for "retails"?
The Scrabble score for "retails" is 7 points.
Using “retails” in writing
Two-syllable words like "retails" (re · tails) 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, “retails” 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 “retails”
The letters in “retails” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: realist, saltier, saltire, slatier, tailers.