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