How many syllables in “aborting”?
syllables in "aborting"
Word details
Syllables
3
a · bor · ting
Letters
8
a · b · o · r · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “aborting”
The word “aborting” contains 3 syllables, divided as a · bor · ting. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "aborting" have?
"aborting" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "aborting" into syllables?
"aborting" is divided into syllables as: a · bor · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "aborting"?
The Scrabble score for "aborting" is 11 points.
Using “aborting” in writing
Three-syllable words like "aborting" (a · bor · ting) 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, “aborting” is worth 11 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 “aborting”
The letters in “aborting” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: borating, taboring.