How many syllables in “bellowing”?
syllables in "bellowing"
Word details
Syllables
3
bel · lo · wing
Letters
9
b · e · l · l · o · w · i · n · g
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “bellowing”
The word “bellowing” contains 3 syllables, divided as bel · lo · wing. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bellowing" have?
"bellowing" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "bellowing" into syllables?
"bellowing" is divided into syllables as: bel · lo · wing.
What is the Scrabble score for "bellowing"?
The Scrabble score for "bellowing" is 15 points.
Using “bellowing” in writing
Three-syllable words like "bellowing" (bel · lo · wing) 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, “bellowing” 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 “bellowing”
The letters in “bellowing” can be rearranged to spell one other word: bowelling.