How many syllables in “retem”?
syllables in "retem"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · tem
Letters
5
r · e · t · e · m
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “retem”
The word “retem” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · tem. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "retem" have?
"retem" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "retem" into syllables?
"retem" is divided into syllables as: re · tem.
What is the Scrabble score for "retem"?
The Scrabble score for "retem" is 7 points.
Using “retem” in writing
Two-syllable words like "retem" (re · tem) 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, “retem” 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 “retem”
The letters in “retem” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: meter, metre, remet.