How many syllables in “retime”?
syllables in "retime"
Word details
Syllables
2
ret · ime
Letters
6
r · e · t · i · m · e
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “retime”
The word “retime” contains 2 syllables, divided as ret · ime. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "retime" have?
"retime" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "retime" into syllables?
"retime" is divided into syllables as: ret · ime.
What is the Scrabble score for "retime"?
The Scrabble score for "retime" is 8 points.
Using “retime” in writing
Two-syllable words like "retime" (ret · ime) 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, “retime” is worth 8 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 “retime”
The letters in “retime” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: metier, reemit.