How many syllables in “selected”?
syllables in "selected"
Word details
Syllables
3
se · lec · ted
Letters
8
s · e · l · e · c · t · e · d
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “selected”
The word “selected” contains 3 syllables, divided as se · lec · ted. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "selected" have?
"selected" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "selected" into syllables?
"selected" is divided into syllables as: se · lec · ted.
What is the Scrabble score for "selected"?
The Scrabble score for "selected" is 11 points.
Using “selected” in writing
Three-syllable words like "selected" (se · lec · ted) 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, “selected” is worth 11 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 “selected”
The letters in “selected” can be rearranged to spell one other word: deselect.