How many syllables in “retenes”?
syllables in "retenes"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · te · nes
Letters
7
r · e · t · e · n · e · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “retenes”
The word “retenes” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · te · nes. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "retenes" have?
"retenes" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "retenes" into syllables?
"retenes" is divided into syllables as: re · te · nes.
What is the Scrabble score for "retenes"?
The Scrabble score for "retenes" is 7 points.
Using “retenes” in writing
Three-syllable words like "retenes" (re · te · nes) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “retenes” 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 “retenes”
The letters in “retenes” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: entrees, teeners.