How many syllables in “percussion”?
syllables in "percussion"
Word details
Syllables
3
percu · ssion
Letters
10
p · e · r · c · u · s · s · i · o · n
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “percussion”
The word “percussion” contains 3 syllables, divided as percu · ssion. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "percussion" have?
"percussion" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "percussion" into syllables?
"percussion" is divided into syllables as: percu · ssion.
What is the Scrabble score for "percussion"?
The Scrabble score for "percussion" is 14 points.
Using “percussion” in writing
Three-syllable words like "percussion" (percu · ssion) 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, “percussion” is worth 14 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 “percussion”
The letters in “percussion” can be rearranged to spell one other word: supersonic.