How many syllables in “retrim”?
syllables in "retrim"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · trim
Letters
6
r · e · t · r · i · m
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “retrim”
The word “retrim” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · trim. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "retrim" have?
"retrim" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "retrim" into syllables?
"retrim" is divided into syllables as: re · trim.
What is the Scrabble score for "retrim"?
The Scrabble score for "retrim" is 8 points.
Using “retrim” in writing
Two-syllable words like "retrim" (re · trim) 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, “retrim” is worth 8 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 “retrim”
The letters in “retrim” can be rearranged to spell one other word: trimer.