How many syllables in “seduction”?
syllables in "seduction"
Word details
Syllables
3
seduc · tion
Letters
9
s · e · d · u · c · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “seduction”
The word “seduction” contains 3 syllables, divided as seduc · tion. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "seduction" have?
"seduction" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "seduction" into syllables?
"seduction" is divided into syllables as: seduc · tion.
What is the Scrabble score for "seduction"?
The Scrabble score for "seduction" is 12 points.
Using “seduction” in writing
Three-syllable words like "seduction" (seduc · 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, “seduction” is worth 12 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 “seduction”
The letters in “seduction” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: eductions, suctioned.