How many syllables in “settlement”?
syllables in "settlement"
Word details
Syllables
3
set · tle · ment
Letters
10
s · e · t · t · l · e · m · e · n · t
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “settlement”
The word “settlement” contains 3 syllables, divided as set · tle · ment. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "settlement" have?
"settlement" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "settlement" into syllables?
"settlement" is divided into syllables as: set · tle · ment.
What is the Scrabble score for "settlement"?
The Scrabble score for "settlement" is 12 points.
Using “settlement” in writing
Three-syllable words like "settlement" (set · tle · ment) 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, “settlement” is worth 12 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.