How many syllables in “retighten”?
syllables in "retighten"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · tig · hten
Letters
9
r · e · t · i · g · h · t · e · n
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “retighten”
The word “retighten” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · tig · hten. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "retighten" have?
"retighten" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "retighten" into syllables?
"retighten" is divided into syllables as: re · tig · hten.
What is the Scrabble score for "retighten"?
The Scrabble score for "retighten" is 13 points.
Using “retighten” in writing
Three-syllable words like "retighten" (re · tig · hten) 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, “retighten” is worth 13 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 “retighten”
The letters in “retighten” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: tethering, tightener.