How many syllables in “breaking”?
syllables in "breaking"
Word details
Syllables
2
brea · king
Letters
8
b · r · e · a · k · i · n · g
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “breaking”
The word “breaking” contains 2 syllables, divided as brea · king. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "breaking" have?
"breaking" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "breaking" into syllables?
"breaking" is divided into syllables as: brea · king.
What is the Scrabble score for "breaking"?
The Scrabble score for "breaking" is 15 points.
Using “breaking” in writing
Two-syllable words like "breaking" (brea · king) 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, “breaking” 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 “breaking”
The letters in “breaking” can be rearranged to spell one other word: beraking.