How many syllables in “caverning”?
syllables in "caverning"
Word details
Syllables
3
ca · ver · ning
Letters
9
c · a · v · e · r · n · i · n · g
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “caverning”
The word “caverning” contains 3 syllables, divided as ca · ver · ning. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "caverning" have?
"caverning" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "caverning" into syllables?
"caverning" is divided into syllables as: ca · ver · ning.
What is the Scrabble score for "caverning"?
The Scrabble score for "caverning" is 15 points.
Using “caverning” in writing
Three-syllable words like "caverning" (ca · ver · ning) 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, “caverning” 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 “caverning”
The letters in “caverning” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cravening.