How many syllables in “retraces”?
syllables in "retraces"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · tra · ces
Letters
8
r · e · t · r · a · c · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “retraces”
The word “retraces” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · tra · ces. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "retraces" have?
"retraces" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "retraces" into syllables?
"retraces" is divided into syllables as: re · tra · ces.
What is the Scrabble score for "retraces"?
The Scrabble score for "retraces" is 10 points.
Using “retraces” in writing
Three-syllable words like "retraces" (re · tra · ces) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “retraces” is worth 10 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 “retraces”
The letters in “retraces” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: caterers, recrates, terraces.