How many syllables in “seances”?
syllables in "seances"
Word details
Syllables
2
sean · ces
Letters
7
s · e · a · n · c · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “seances”
The word “seances” contains 2 syllables, divided as sean · ces. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "seances" have?
"seances" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "seances" into syllables?
"seances" is divided into syllables as: sean · ces.
What is the Scrabble score for "seances"?
The Scrabble score for "seances" is 9 points.
Using “seances” in writing
Two-syllable words like "seances" (sean · ces) 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, “seances” is worth 9 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 “seances”
The letters in “seances” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: encases, senecas.