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