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