How many syllables in “secret”?
syllables in "secret"
Word details
Syllables
2
se · cret
Letters
6
s · e · c · r · e · t
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “secret”
The word “secret” contains 2 syllables, divided as se · cret. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "secret" have?
"secret" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "secret" into syllables?
"secret" is divided into syllables as: se · cret.
What is the Scrabble score for "secret"?
The Scrabble score for "secret" is 8 points.
Using “secret” in writing
Two-syllable words like "secret" (se · cret) 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, “secret” 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 “secret”
The letters in “secret” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: certes, erects, resect, terces.