How many syllables in “retouch”?
syllables in "retouch"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · touch
Letters
7
r · e · t · o · u · c · h
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “retouch”
The word “retouch” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · touch. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "retouch" have?
"retouch" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "retouch" into syllables?
"retouch" is divided into syllables as: re · touch.
What is the Scrabble score for "retouch"?
The Scrabble score for "retouch" is 12 points.
Using “retouch” in writing
Two-syllable words like "retouch" (re · touch) 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, “retouch” is worth 12 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 “retouch”
The letters in “retouch” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: couther, toucher.