How many syllables in “beavering”?
syllables in "beavering"
Word details
Syllables
3
bea · ve · ring
Letters
9
b · e · a · v · e · r · i · n · g
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “beavering”
The word “beavering” contains 3 syllables, divided as bea · ve · ring. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "beavering" have?
"beavering" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "beavering" into syllables?
"beavering" is divided into syllables as: bea · ve · ring.
What is the Scrabble score for "beavering"?
The Scrabble score for "beavering" is 15 points.
Using “beavering” in writing
Three-syllable words like "beavering" (bea · ve · ring) 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, “beavering” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “beavering”
The letters in “beavering” can be rearranged to spell one other word: bereaving.