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How many syllables in “seepage”?

2

syllables in "seepage"

seepage
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Word details

Syllables

2

seep · age

Letters

7

s · e · e · p · a · g · e

Scrabble

10

points

Scrabble letter values

s1
e1
e1
p3
a1
g2
e1

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About the word “seepage

The word seepage contains 2 syllables, divided as seep · age. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "seepage" have?

"seepage" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "seepage" into syllables?

"seepage" is divided into syllables as: seep · age.

What is the Scrabble score for "seepage"?

The Scrabble score for "seepage" is 10 points.

Using “seepage” in writing

Two-syllable words like "seepage" (seep · age) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, seepage is worth 10 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.

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