How many syllables in “retrenchment”?
syllables in "retrenchment"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · tren · chment
Letters
12
r · e · t · r · e · n · c · h · m · e · n · t
Scrabble
19
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About the word “retrenchment”
The word “retrenchment” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · tren · chment. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "retrenchment" have?
"retrenchment" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "retrenchment" into syllables?
"retrenchment" is divided into syllables as: re · tren · chment.
What is the Scrabble score for "retrenchment"?
The Scrabble score for "retrenchment" is 19 points.
Using “retrenchment” in writing
Three-syllable words like "retrenchment" (re · tren · chment) 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, “retrenchment” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.