How many syllables in “settees”?
syllables in "settees"
Word details
Syllables
2
set · tees
Letters
7
s · e · t · t · e · e · s
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “settees”
The word “settees” contains 2 syllables, divided as set · tees. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "settees" have?
"settees" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "settees" into syllables?
"settees" is divided into syllables as: set · tees.
What is the Scrabble score for "settees"?
The Scrabble score for "settees" is 7 points.
Using “settees” in writing
Two-syllable words like "settees" (set · tees) 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, “settees” 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 “settees”
The letters in “settees” can be rearranged to spell one other word: testees.