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