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How many syllables in “accessed”?

2

syllables in "accessed"

accessed
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Word details

Syllables

2

acce · ssed

Letters

8

a · c · c · e · s · s · e · d

Scrabble

13

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

a1
c3
c3
e1
s1
s1
e1
d2

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About the word “accessed

The word accessed contains 2 syllables, divided as acce · ssed. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "accessed" have?

"accessed" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "accessed" into syllables?

"accessed" is divided into syllables as: acce · ssed.

What is the Scrabble score for "accessed"?

The Scrabble score for "accessed" is 13 points.

Using “accessed” in writing

Two-syllable words like "accessed" (acce · ssed) 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, accessed 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.

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