How many syllables in “retros”?
syllables in "retros"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · tros
Letters
6
r · e · t · r · o · s
Scrabble
6
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About the word “retros”
The word “retros” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · tros. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "retros" have?
"retros" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "retros" into syllables?
"retros" is divided into syllables as: re · tros.
What is the Scrabble score for "retros"?
The Scrabble score for "retros" is 6 points.
Using “retros” in writing
Two-syllable words like "retros" (re · tros) 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, “retros” is worth 6 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “retros”
The letters in “retros” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: resort, roster, sorter.