How many syllables in “retrievals”?
syllables in "retrievals"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · trie · vals
Letters
10
r · e · t · r · i · e · v · a · l · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “retrievals”
The word “retrievals” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · trie · vals. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "retrievals" have?
"retrievals" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "retrievals" into syllables?
"retrievals" is divided into syllables as: re · trie · vals.
What is the Scrabble score for "retrievals"?
The Scrabble score for "retrievals" is 13 points.
Using “retrievals” in writing
Three-syllable words like "retrievals" (re · trie · vals) 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, “retrievals” 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 “retrievals”
The letters in “retrievals” can be rearranged to spell one other word: varletries.