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How many syllables in “seesawed”?

2

syllables in "seesawed"

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Word details

Syllables

2

sees · awed

Letters

8

s · e · e · s · a · w · e · d

Scrabble

12

points

Scrabble letter values

s1
e1
e1
s1
a1
w4
e1
d2

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About the word “seesawed

The word seesawed contains 2 syllables, divided as sees · awed. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "seesawed" have?

"seesawed" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "seesawed" into syllables?

"seesawed" is divided into syllables as: sees · awed.

What is the Scrabble score for "seesawed"?

The Scrabble score for "seesawed" is 12 points.

Using “seesawed” in writing

Two-syllable words like "seesawed" (sees · awed) 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, seesawed 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 “seesawed

The letters in seesawed can be rearranged to spell one other word: seaweeds.

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