How many syllables in “retroreflectors”?
syllables in "retroreflectors"
Word details
Syllables
5
re · tro · re · flec · tors
Letters
15
r · e · t · r · o · r · e · f · l · e · c · t · o · r · s
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “retroreflectors”
The word “retroreflectors” contains 5 syllables, divided as re · tro · re · flec · tors. It has 15 letters.
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How many syllables does "retroreflectors" have?
"retroreflectors" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "retroreflectors" into syllables?
"retroreflectors" is divided into syllables as: re · tro · re · flec · tors.
What is the Scrabble score for "retroreflectors"?
The Scrabble score for "retroreflectors" is 20 points.
Using “retroreflectors” in writing
"retroreflectors" (re · tro · re · flec · tors) 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, “retroreflectors” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.