How many syllables in “administering”?
syllables in "administering"
Word details
Syllables
5
ad · mi · ni · ste · ring
Letters
13
a · d · m · i · n · i · s · t · e · r · i · n · g
Scrabble
17
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “administering”
The word “administering” contains 5 syllables, divided as ad · mi · ni · ste · ring. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "administering" have?
"administering" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "administering" into syllables?
"administering" is divided into syllables as: ad · mi · ni · ste · ring.
What is the Scrabble score for "administering"?
The Scrabble score for "administering" is 17 points.
Using “administering” in writing
"administering" (ad · mi · ni · ste · ring) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “administering” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.