How many syllables in “retinued”?
syllables in "retinued"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · ti · nued
Letters
8
r · e · t · i · n · u · e · d
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “retinued”
The word “retinued” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · ti · nued. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "retinued" have?
"retinued" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "retinued" into syllables?
"retinued" is divided into syllables as: re · ti · nued.
What is the Scrabble score for "retinued"?
The Scrabble score for "retinued" is 9 points.
Using “retinued” in writing
Three-syllable words like "retinued" (re · ti · nued) 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, “retinued” is worth 9 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 “retinued”
The letters in “retinued” can be rearranged to spell one other word: reunited.