How many syllables in “retests”?
syllables in "retests"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · tests
Letters
7
r · e · t · e · s · t · s
Scrabble
7
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About the word “retests”
The word “retests” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · tests. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "retests" have?
"retests" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "retests" into syllables?
"retests" is divided into syllables as: re · tests.
What is the Scrabble score for "retests"?
The Scrabble score for "retests" is 7 points.
Using “retests” in writing
Two-syllable words like "retests" (re · tests) 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, “retests” 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 “retests”
The letters in “retests” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: setters, streets, tersest, testers.