How many syllables in “resection”?
syllables in "resection"
Word details
Syllables
3
resec · tion
Letters
9
r · e · s · e · c · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “resection”
The word “resection” contains 3 syllables, divided as resec · tion. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "resection" have?
"resection" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "resection" into syllables?
"resection" is divided into syllables as: resec · tion.
What is the Scrabble score for "resection"?
The Scrabble score for "resection" is 11 points.
Using “resection” in writing
Three-syllable words like "resection" (resec · tion) 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, “resection” is worth 11 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 “resection”
The letters in “resection” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: erections, neoterics, secretion.