How many syllables in “seaside”?
syllables in "seaside"
Word details
Syllables
2
seas · ide
Letters
7
s · e · a · s · i · d · e
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “seaside”
The word “seaside” contains 2 syllables, divided as seas · ide. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "seaside" have?
"seaside" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "seaside" into syllables?
"seaside" is divided into syllables as: seas · ide.
What is the Scrabble score for "seaside"?
The Scrabble score for "seaside" is 8 points.
Using “seaside” in writing
Two-syllable words like "seaside" (seas · ide) 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, “seaside” is worth 8 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 “seaside”
The letters in “seaside” can be rearranged to spell one other word: disease.