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