How many syllables in “chasing”?
syllables in "chasing"
Word details
Syllables
2
cha · sing
Letters
7
c · h · a · s · i · n · g
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “chasing”
The word “chasing” contains 2 syllables, divided as cha · sing. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "chasing" have?
"chasing" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "chasing" into syllables?
"chasing" is divided into syllables as: cha · sing.
What is the Scrabble score for "chasing"?
The Scrabble score for "chasing" is 13 points.
Using “chasing” in writing
Two-syllable words like "chasing" (cha · sing) 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, “chasing” is worth 13 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 “chasing”
The letters in “chasing” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cashing.