How many syllables in “appealing”?
syllables in "appealing"
Word details
Syllables
3
ap · pea · ling
Letters
9
a · p · p · e · a · l · i · n · g
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “appealing”
The word “appealing” contains 3 syllables, divided as ap · pea · ling. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "appealing" have?
"appealing" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "appealing" into syllables?
"appealing" is divided into syllables as: ap · pea · ling.
What is the Scrabble score for "appealing"?
The Scrabble score for "appealing" is 14 points.
Using “appealing” in writing
Three-syllable words like "appealing" (ap · pea · ling) 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, “appealing” 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 “appealing”
The letters in “appealing” can be rearranged to spell one other word: lagniappe.