How many syllables in “sedation”?
syllables in "sedation"
Word details
Syllables
3
seda · tion
Letters
8
s · e · d · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “sedation”
The word “sedation” contains 3 syllables, divided as seda · tion. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sedation" have?
"sedation" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "sedation" into syllables?
"sedation" is divided into syllables as: seda · tion.
What is the Scrabble score for "sedation"?
The Scrabble score for "sedation" is 9 points.
Using “sedation” in writing
Three-syllable words like "sedation" (seda · 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, “sedation” is worth 9 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 “sedation”
The letters in “sedation” can be rearranged to spell one other word: astonied.