How many syllables in “retiming”?
syllables in "retiming"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · ti · ming
Letters
8
r · e · t · i · m · i · n · g
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “retiming”
The word “retiming” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · ti · ming. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "retiming" have?
"retiming" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "retiming" into syllables?
"retiming" is divided into syllables as: re · ti · ming.
What is the Scrabble score for "retiming"?
The Scrabble score for "retiming" is 11 points.
Using “retiming” in writing
Three-syllable words like "retiming" (re · ti · ming) 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, “retiming” is worth 11 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 “retiming”
The letters in “retiming” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: meriting, mitering.