How many syllables in “selah”?
syllables in "selah"
Word details
Syllables
2
se · lah
Letters
5
s · e · l · a · h
Scrabble
8
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About the word “selah”
The word “selah” contains 2 syllables, divided as se · lah. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "selah" have?
"selah" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "selah" into syllables?
"selah" is divided into syllables as: se · lah.
What is the Scrabble score for "selah"?
The Scrabble score for "selah" is 8 points.
Using “selah” in writing
Two-syllable words like "selah" (se · lah) 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, “selah” is worth 8 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 “selah”
The letters in “selah” can be rearranged to spell 5 other words: hales, heals, leash, shale, sheal.