How many syllables in “fesse”?
1
syllable in "fesse"
fesse
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Word details
Syllables
1
fesse
Letters
5
f · e · s · s · e
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
f4
e1
s1
s1
e1
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About the word “fesse”
The word “fesse” contains 1 syllable, divided as fesse. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "fesse" have?
"fesse" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "fesse" into syllables?
"fesse" is divided into syllables as: fesse.
What is the Scrabble score for "fesse"?
The Scrabble score for "fesse" is 8 points.
Using “fesse” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "fesse" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “fesse” is worth 8 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.