How many syllables in “retems”?
syllables in "retems"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · tems
Letters
6
r · e · t · e · m · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “retems”
The word “retems” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · tems. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "retems" have?
"retems" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "retems" into syllables?
"retems" is divided into syllables as: re · tems.
What is the Scrabble score for "retems"?
The Scrabble score for "retems" is 8 points.
Using “retems” in writing
Two-syllable words like "retems" (re · tems) 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, “retems” is worth 8 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 “retems”
The letters in “retems” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: merest, meters, metres.