How many syllables in “retines”?
syllables in "retines"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · ti · nes
Letters
7
r · e · t · i · n · e · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “retines”
The word “retines” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · ti · nes. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "retines" have?
"retines" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "retines" into syllables?
"retines" is divided into syllables as: re · ti · nes.
What is the Scrabble score for "retines"?
The Scrabble score for "retines" is 7 points.
Using “retines” in writing
Three-syllable words like "retines" (re · ti · nes) 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, “retines” is worth 7 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 “retines”
The letters in “retines” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: entires, entries, trienes.