How many syllables in “barging”?
syllables in "barging"
Word details
Syllables
2
bar · ging
Letters
7
b · a · r · g · i · n · g
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “barging”
The word “barging” contains 2 syllables, divided as bar · ging. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "barging" have?
"barging" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "barging" into syllables?
"barging" is divided into syllables as: bar · ging.
What is the Scrabble score for "barging"?
The Scrabble score for "barging" is 11 points.
Using “barging” in writing
Two-syllable words like "barging" (bar · ging) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “barging” is worth 11 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 “barging”
The letters in “barging” can be rearranged to spell one other word: garbing.