How many syllables in “wrested”?
syllables in "wrested"
Word details
Syllables
2
wre · sted
Letters
7
w · r · e · s · t · e · d
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “wrested”
The word “wrested” contains 2 syllables, divided as wre · sted. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "wrested" have?
"wrested" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "wrested" into syllables?
"wrested" is divided into syllables as: wre · sted.
What is the Scrabble score for "wrested"?
The Scrabble score for "wrested" is 11 points.
Using “wrested” in writing
Two-syllable words like "wrested" (wre · sted) 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, “wrested” 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 “wrested”
The letters in “wrested” can be rearranged to spell one other word: strewed.