How many syllables in “retial”?
syllables in "retial"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · tial
Letters
6
r · e · t · i · a · l
Scrabble
6
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About the word “retial”
The word “retial” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · tial. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "retial" have?
"retial" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "retial" into syllables?
"retial" is divided into syllables as: re · tial.
What is the Scrabble score for "retial"?
The Scrabble score for "retial" is 6 points.
Using “retial” in writing
Two-syllable words like "retial" (re · tial) 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, “retial” is worth 6 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 “retial”
The letters in “retial” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: retail, tailer.