How many syllables in “resections”?
syllables in "resections"
Word details
Syllables
3
resec · tions
Letters
10
r · e · s · e · c · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “resections”
The word “resections” contains 3 syllables, divided as resec · tions. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "resections" have?
"resections" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "resections" into syllables?
"resections" is divided into syllables as: resec · tions.
What is the Scrabble score for "resections"?
The Scrabble score for "resections" is 12 points.
Using “resections” in writing
Three-syllable words like "resections" (resec · tions) 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, “resections” is worth 12 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 “resections”
The letters in “resections” can be rearranged to spell one other word: secretions.