How many syllables in “abhorring”?
syllables in "abhorring"
Word details
Syllables
3
ab · hor · ring
Letters
9
a · b · h · o · r · r · i · n · g
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “abhorring”
The word “abhorring” contains 3 syllables, divided as ab · hor · ring. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "abhorring" have?
"abhorring" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "abhorring" into syllables?
"abhorring" is divided into syllables as: ab · hor · ring.
What is the Scrabble score for "abhorring"?
The Scrabble score for "abhorring" is 15 points.
Using “abhorring” in writing
Three-syllable words like "abhorring" (ab · hor · ring) 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, “abhorring” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “abhorring”
The letters in “abhorring” can be rearranged to spell one other word: harboring.