01 Word definition

respite

7 letters · 3 vowels · 4 consonants

Is RESPITE a word?

Yes. RESPITE is a 7-letter noun. a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell RESPITE?

R-E-S-P-I-T-E

RESPITE contains 7 letters, begins with R, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

2noun

  1. a pause from doing something (as work)

    we took a 10-minute break
Synonyms
reprieverecessbreaktime out
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score9points
Words With Friends10points
Word length7letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is RESPITE spelled?

R1E2S3P4I5T6E7
Starts withRESFirst 3 letters
Ends withITELast 3 letters
Unique letters6Repeats E
Vowel balance3 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About RESPITE.

How do you spell RESPITE?

RESPITE is spelled R-E-S-P-I-T-E. It contains 7 letters.