How many syllables in “secretion”?
syllables in "secretion"
Word details
Syllables
3
secre · tion
Letters
9
s · e · c · r · e · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “secretion”
The word “secretion” contains 3 syllables, divided as secre · tion. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "secretion" have?
"secretion" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "secretion" into syllables?
"secretion" is divided into syllables as: secre · tion.
What is the Scrabble score for "secretion"?
The Scrabble score for "secretion" is 11 points.
Using “secretion” in writing
Three-syllable words like "secretion" (secre · tion) 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, “secretion” 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 “secretion”
The letters in “secretion” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: erections, neoterics, resection.