How many syllables in “besotting”?
syllables in "besotting"
Word details
Syllables
3
be · sot · ting
Letters
9
b · e · s · o · t · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “besotting”
The word “besotting” contains 3 syllables, divided as be · sot · ting. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "besotting" have?
"besotting" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "besotting" into syllables?
"besotting" is divided into syllables as: be · sot · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "besotting"?
The Scrabble score for "besotting" is 12 points.
Using “besotting” in writing
Three-syllable words like "besotting" (be · sot · ting) 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, “besotting” is worth 12 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 “besotting”
The letters in “besotting” can be rearranged to spell one other word: obtesting.