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