How many syllables in “cession”?
syllables in "cession"
Word details
Syllables
2
cession
Letters
7
c · e · s · s · i · o · n
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “cession”
The word “cession” contains 2 syllables, divided as cession. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cession" have?
"cession" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "cession" into syllables?
"cession" is divided into syllables as: cession.
What is the Scrabble score for "cession"?
The Scrabble score for "cession" is 9 points.
Using “cession” in writing
Two-syllable words like "cession" (cession) 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, “cession” is worth 9 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 “cession”
The letters in “cession” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: cosines, oscines.