How many syllables in “settee”?
syllables in "settee"
Word details
Syllables
2
set · tee
Letters
6
s · e · t · t · e · e
Scrabble
6
points
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About the word “settee”
The word “settee” contains 2 syllables, divided as set · tee. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "settee" have?
"settee" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "settee" into syllables?
"settee" is divided into syllables as: set · tee.
What is the Scrabble score for "settee"?
The Scrabble score for "settee" is 6 points.
Using “settee” in writing
Two-syllable words like "settee" (set · tee) 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, “settee” is worth 6 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 “settee”
The letters in “settee” can be rearranged to spell one other word: testee.