How many syllables in “retrench”?
syllables in "retrench"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · trench
Letters
8
r · e · t · r · e · n · c · h
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “retrench”
The word “retrench” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · trench. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "retrench" have?
"retrench" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "retrench" into syllables?
"retrench" is divided into syllables as: re · trench.
What is the Scrabble score for "retrench"?
The Scrabble score for "retrench" is 13 points.
Using “retrench” in writing
Two-syllable words like "retrench" (re · trench) 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, “retrench” is worth 13 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 “retrench”
The letters in “retrench” can be rearranged to spell one other word: trencher.