How many syllables in “abridging”?
syllables in "abridging"
Word details
Syllables
3
a · brid · ging
Letters
9
a · b · r · i · d · g · i · n · g
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “abridging”
The word “abridging” contains 3 syllables, divided as a · brid · ging. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "abridging" have?
"abridging" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "abridging" into syllables?
"abridging" is divided into syllables as: a · brid · ging.
What is the Scrabble score for "abridging"?
The Scrabble score for "abridging" is 14 points.
Using “abridging” in writing
Three-syllable words like "abridging" (a · brid · ging) 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, “abridging” is worth 14 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 “abridging”
The letters in “abridging” can be rearranged to spell one other word: brigading.