How many syllables in “obsessor”?
syllables in "obsessor"
Word details
Syllables
3
ob · ses · sor
Letters
8
o · b · s · e · s · s · o · r
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “obsessor”
The word “obsessor” contains 3 syllables, divided as ob · ses · sor. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "obsessor" have?
"obsessor" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "obsessor" into syllables?
"obsessor" is divided into syllables as: ob · ses · sor.
What is the Scrabble score for "obsessor"?
The Scrabble score for "obsessor" is 10 points.
Using “obsessor” in writing
Three-syllable words like "obsessor" (ob · ses · sor) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “obsessor” is worth 10 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 “obsessor”
The letters in “obsessor” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sorboses.