How many syllables in “returns”?
syllables in "returns"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · turns
Letters
7
r · e · t · u · r · n · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “returns”
The word “returns” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · turns. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "returns" have?
"returns" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "returns" into syllables?
"returns" is divided into syllables as: re · turns.
What is the Scrabble score for "returns"?
The Scrabble score for "returns" is 7 points.
Using “returns” in writing
Two-syllable words like "returns" (re · turns) 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, “returns” is worth 7 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 “returns”
The letters in “returns” can be rearranged to spell one other word: turners.