How many syllables in “transept”?
syllables in "transept"
Word details
Syllables
2
tran · sept
Letters
8
t · r · a · n · s · e · p · t
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “transept”
The word “transept” contains 2 syllables, divided as tran · sept. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "transept" have?
"transept" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "transept" into syllables?
"transept" is divided into syllables as: tran · sept.
What is the Scrabble score for "transept"?
The Scrabble score for "transept" is 10 points.
Using “transept” in writing
Two-syllable words like "transept" (tran · sept) 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, “transept” is worth 10 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 “transept”
The letters in “transept” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: patterns, trapnest.