How many syllables in “retwists”?
syllables in "retwists"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · twists
Letters
8
r · e · t · w · i · s · t · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “retwists”
The word “retwists” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · twists. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "retwists" have?
"retwists" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "retwists" into syllables?
"retwists" is divided into syllables as: re · twists.
What is the Scrabble score for "retwists"?
The Scrabble score for "retwists" is 11 points.
Using “retwists” in writing
Two-syllable words like "retwists" (re · twists) 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, “retwists” is worth 11 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “retwists”
The letters in “retwists” can be rearranged to spell one other word: twisters.