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