How many syllables in “arresting”?
syllables in "arresting"
Word details
Syllables
3
ar · re · sting
Letters
9
a · r · r · e · s · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “arresting”
The word “arresting” contains 3 syllables, divided as ar · re · sting. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "arresting" have?
"arresting" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "arresting" into syllables?
"arresting" is divided into syllables as: ar · re · sting.
What is the Scrabble score for "arresting"?
The Scrabble score for "arresting" is 10 points.
Using “arresting” in writing
Three-syllable words like "arresting" (ar · re · sting) 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, “arresting” is worth 10 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 “arresting”
The letters in “arresting” can be rearranged to spell one other word: serrating.