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How many syllables in “session”?

2

syllables in "session"

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Word details

Syllables

2

session

Letters

7

s · e · s · s · i · o · n

Scrabble

7

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

s1
e1
s1
s1
i1
o1
n1

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About the word “session

The word session contains 2 syllables, divided as session. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "session" have?

"session" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "session" into syllables?

"session" is divided into syllables as: session.

What is the Scrabble score for "session"?

The Scrabble score for "session" is 7 points.

Using “session” in writing

Two-syllable words like "session" (session) 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, session is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.

Anagrams of “session

The letters in session can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: essoins, osseins.

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