How many syllables in “retroreflections”?
syllables in "retroreflections"
Word details
Syllables
5
retr · oref · lect · ions
Letters
16
r · e · t · r · o · r · e · f · l · e · c · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “retroreflections”
The word “retroreflections” contains 5 syllables, divided as retr · oref · lect · ions. It has 16 letters.
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How many syllables does "retroreflections" have?
"retroreflections" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "retroreflections" into syllables?
"retroreflections" is divided into syllables as: retr · oref · lect · ions.
What is the Scrabble score for "retroreflections"?
The Scrabble score for "retroreflections" is 21 points.
Using “retroreflections” in writing
"retroreflections" (retr · oref · lect · ions) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “retroreflections” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.