How many syllables in “abying”?
syllables in "abying"
Word details
Syllables
2
a · bying
Letters
6
a · b · y · i · n · g
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “abying”
The word “abying” contains 2 syllables, divided as a · bying. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "abying" have?
"abying" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "abying" into syllables?
"abying" is divided into syllables as: a · bying.
What is the Scrabble score for "abying"?
The Scrabble score for "abying" is 12 points.
Using “abying” in writing
Two-syllable words like "abying" (a · bying) 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, “abying” 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.
Anagrams of “abying”
The letters in “abying” can be rearranged to spell one other word: baying.