How many syllables in “retax”?
syllables in "retax"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · tax
Letters
5
r · e · t · a · x
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “retax”
The word “retax” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · tax. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "retax" have?
"retax" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "retax" into syllables?
"retax" is divided into syllables as: re · tax.
What is the Scrabble score for "retax"?
The Scrabble score for "retax" is 12 points.
Using “retax” in writing
Two-syllable words like "retax" (re · tax) 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, “retax” is worth 12 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 “retax”
The letters in “retax” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: extra, taxer.