How many syllables in “assassinating”?
syllables in "assassinating"
Word details
Syllables
5
as · sas · si · na · ting
Letters
13
a · s · s · a · s · s · i · n · a · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “assassinating”
The word “assassinating” contains 5 syllables, divided as as · sas · si · na · ting. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "assassinating" have?
"assassinating" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "assassinating" into syllables?
"assassinating" is divided into syllables as: as · sas · si · na · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "assassinating"?
The Scrabble score for "assassinating" is 14 points.
Using “assassinating” in writing
"assassinating" (as · sas · si · na · 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, “assassinating” 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.