How many syllables in “selfsame”?
syllables in "selfsame"
Word details
Syllables
2
self · same
Letters
8
s · e · l · f · s · a · m · e
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “selfsame”
The word “selfsame” contains 2 syllables, divided as self · same. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "selfsame" have?
"selfsame" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "selfsame" into syllables?
"selfsame" is divided into syllables as: self · same.
What is the Scrabble score for "selfsame"?
The Scrabble score for "selfsame" is 13 points.
Using “selfsame” in writing
Two-syllable words like "selfsame" (self · same) 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, “selfsame” is worth 13 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 “selfsame”
The letters in “selfsame” can be rearranged to spell one other word: fameless.