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