How many syllables in “selection”?
syllables in "selection"
Word details
Syllables
3
selec · tion
Letters
9
s · e · l · e · c · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “selection”
The word “selection” contains 3 syllables, divided as selec · tion. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "selection" have?
"selection" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "selection" into syllables?
"selection" is divided into syllables as: selec · tion.
What is the Scrabble score for "selection"?
The Scrabble score for "selection" is 11 points.
Using “selection” in writing
Three-syllable words like "selection" (selec · tion) 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, “selection” 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 “selection”
The letters in “selection” can be rearranged to spell one other word: elections.