How many syllables in “fesses”?
1
syllable in "fesses"
fesses
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Word details
Syllables
1
fesses
Letters
6
f · e · s · s · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
f4
e1
s1
s1
e1
s1
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About the word “fesses”
The word “fesses” contains 1 syllable, divided as fesses. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "fesses" have?
"fesses" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "fesses" into syllables?
"fesses" is divided into syllables as: fesses.
What is the Scrabble score for "fesses"?
The Scrabble score for "fesses" is 9 points.
Using “fesses” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "fesses" 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, “fesses” 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.