How many syllables in “obsess”?
syllables in "obsess"
Word details
Syllables
2
ob · sess
Letters
6
o · b · s · e · s · s
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “obsess”
The word “obsess” contains 2 syllables, divided as ob · sess. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "obsess" have?
"obsess" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "obsess" into syllables?
"obsess" is divided into syllables as: ob · sess.
What is the Scrabble score for "obsess"?
The Scrabble score for "obsess" is 8 points.
Using “obsess” in writing
Two-syllable words like "obsess" (ob · sess) 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, “obsess” 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.
Anagrams of “obsess”
The letters in “obsess” can be rearranged to spell one other word: bosses.