How many syllables in “rework”?
syllables in "rework"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · work
Letters
6
r · e · w · o · r · k
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “rework”
The word “rework” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · work. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "rework" have?
"rework" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "rework" into syllables?
"rework" is divided into syllables as: re · work.
What is the Scrabble score for "rework"?
The Scrabble score for "rework" is 13 points.
Using “rework” in writing
Two-syllable words like "rework" (re · work) 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, “rework” is worth 13 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 “rework”
The letters in “rework” can be rearranged to spell one other word: worker.