How many syllables in “retools”?
syllables in "retools"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · tools
Letters
7
r · e · t · o · o · l · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “retools”
The word “retools” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · tools. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "retools" have?
"retools" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "retools" into syllables?
"retools" is divided into syllables as: re · tools.
What is the Scrabble score for "retools"?
The Scrabble score for "retools" is 7 points.
Using “retools” in writing
Two-syllable words like "retools" (re · tools) 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, “retools” 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 “retools”
The letters in “retools” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: looters, toolers.