How many syllables in “resect”?
syllables in "resect"
Word details
Syllables
2
re · sect
Letters
6
r · e · s · e · c · t
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “resect”
The word “resect” contains 2 syllables, divided as re · sect. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "resect" have?
"resect" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "resect" into syllables?
"resect" is divided into syllables as: re · sect.
What is the Scrabble score for "resect"?
The Scrabble score for "resect" is 8 points.
Using “resect” in writing
Two-syllable words like "resect" (re · sect) 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, “resect” 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 “resect”
The letters in “resect” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: certes, erects, secret, terces.