How many syllables in “retraced”?
syllables in "retraced"
Word details
Syllables
2
retr · aced
Letters
8
r · e · t · r · a · c · e · d
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “retraced”
The word “retraced” contains 2 syllables, divided as retr · aced. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "retraced" have?
"retraced" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "retraced" into syllables?
"retraced" is divided into syllables as: retr · aced.
What is the Scrabble score for "retraced"?
The Scrabble score for "retraced" is 11 points.
Using “retraced” in writing
Two-syllable words like "retraced" (retr · aced) 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, “retraced” is worth 11 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 “retraced”
The letters in “retraced” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: cratered, recrated, terraced.