How many syllables in “sea”?
syllable in "sea"
Word details
Syllables
1
sea
Letters
3
s · e · a
Scrabble
3
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “sea”
The word “sea” contains 1 syllable, divided as sea. It has 3 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sea" have?
"sea" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "sea" into syllables?
"sea" is divided into syllables as: sea.
What is the Scrabble score for "sea"?
The Scrabble score for "sea" is 3 points.
Using “sea” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "sea" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “sea” is worth 3 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “sea”
The letters in “sea” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sae.