How many syllables in “alliterating”?
syllables in "alliterating"
Word details
Syllables
5
al · li · te · ra · ting
Letters
12
a · l · l · i · t · e · r · a · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “alliterating”
The word “alliterating” contains 5 syllables, divided as al · li · te · ra · ting. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "alliterating" have?
"alliterating" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "alliterating" into syllables?
"alliterating" is divided into syllables as: al · li · te · ra · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "alliterating"?
The Scrabble score for "alliterating" is 13 points.
Using “alliterating” in writing
"alliterating" (al · li · te · ra · ting) 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, “alliterating” is worth 13 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.