How many syllables in “retool”?
syllables in "retool"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · tool
Letters
6
r · e · t · o · o · l
Scrabble
6
points
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About the word “retool”
The word “retool” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · tool. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "retool" have?
"retool" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "retool" into syllables?
"retool" is divided into syllables as: re · tool.
What is the Scrabble score for "retool"?
The Scrabble score for "retool" is 6 points.
Using “retool” in writing
Two-syllable words like "retool" (re · tool) 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, “retool” 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 “retool”
The letters in “retool” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: looter, tooler.