How many syllables in “retina”?
syllables in "retina"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · ti · na
Letters
6
r · e · t · i · n · a
Scrabble
6
points
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About the word “retina”
The word “retina” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · ti · na. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "retina" have?
"retina" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "retina" into syllables?
"retina" is divided into syllables as: re · ti · na.
What is the Scrabble score for "retina"?
The Scrabble score for "retina" is 6 points.
Using “retina” in writing
Three-syllable words like "retina" (re · ti · na) 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, “retina” 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 “retina”
The letters in “retina” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: ratine, retain.