How many syllables in “retroreflector”?
syllables in "retroreflector"
Word details
Syllables
5
re · tro · re · flec · tor
Letters
14
r · e · t · r · o · r · e · f · l · e · c · t · o · r
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “retroreflector”
The word “retroreflector” contains 5 syllables, divided as re · tro · re · flec · tor. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "retroreflector" have?
"retroreflector" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "retroreflector" into syllables?
"retroreflector" is divided into syllables as: re · tro · re · flec · tor.
What is the Scrabble score for "retroreflector"?
The Scrabble score for "retroreflector" is 19 points.
Using “retroreflector” in writing
"retroreflector" (re · tro · re · flec · tor) 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, “retroreflector” 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.