How many syllables in “seawater”?
syllables in "seawater"
Word details
Syllables
3
sea · wa · ter
Letters
8
s · e · a · w · a · t · e · r
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “seawater”
The word “seawater” contains 3 syllables, divided as sea · wa · ter. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "seawater" have?
"seawater" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "seawater" into syllables?
"seawater" is divided into syllables as: sea · wa · ter.
What is the Scrabble score for "seawater"?
The Scrabble score for "seawater" is 11 points.
Using “seawater” in writing
Three-syllable words like "seawater" (sea · wa · ter) 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, “seawater” 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 “seawater”
The letters in “seawater” can be rearranged to spell one other word: teawares.