How many syllables in “select”?
syllables in "select"
Word details
Syllables
2
se · lect
Letters
6
s · e · l · e · c · t
Scrabble
8
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “select”
The word “select” contains 2 syllables, divided as se · lect. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "select" have?
"select" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "select" into syllables?
"select" is divided into syllables as: se · lect.
What is the Scrabble score for "select"?
The Scrabble score for "select" is 8 points.
Using “select” in writing
Two-syllable words like "select" (se · lect) 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, “select” 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 “select”
The letters in “select” can be rearranged to spell one other word: elects.