How many syllables in “attuning”?
syllables in "attuning"
Word details
Syllables
3
at · tu · ning
Letters
8
a · t · t · u · n · i · n · g
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “attuning”
The word “attuning” contains 3 syllables, divided as at · tu · ning. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "attuning" have?
"attuning" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "attuning" into syllables?
"attuning" is divided into syllables as: at · tu · ning.
What is the Scrabble score for "attuning"?
The Scrabble score for "attuning" is 9 points.
Using “attuning” in writing
Three-syllable words like "attuning" (at · tu · ning) 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, “attuning” is worth 9 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 “attuning”
The letters in “attuning” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: nutating, taunting.