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How many syllables in “resection”?

3

syllables in "resection"

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Word details

Syllables

3

resec · tion

Letters

9

r · e · s · e · c · t · i · o · n

Scrabble

11

points

Scrabble letter values

r1
e1
s1
e1
c3
t1
i1
o1
n1

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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.

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