How many syllables in “rethink”?
syllables in "rethink"
Word details
Syllables
2
ret · hink
Letters
7
r · e · t · h · i · n · k
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “rethink”
The word “rethink” contains 2 syllables, divided as ret · hink. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "rethink" have?
"rethink" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "rethink" into syllables?
"rethink" is divided into syllables as: ret · hink.
What is the Scrabble score for "rethink"?
The Scrabble score for "rethink" is 14 points.
Using “rethink” in writing
Two-syllable words like "rethink" (ret · hink) 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, “rethink” is worth 14 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 “rethink”
The letters in “rethink” can be rearranged to spell one other word: thinker.