How many syllables in “chattering”?
syllables in "chattering"
Word details
Syllables
3
chat · te · ring
Letters
10
c · h · a · t · t · e · r · i · n · g
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “chattering”
The word “chattering” contains 3 syllables, divided as chat · te · ring. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "chattering" have?
"chattering" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "chattering" into syllables?
"chattering" is divided into syllables as: chat · te · ring.
What is the Scrabble score for "chattering"?
The Scrabble score for "chattering" is 16 points.
Using “chattering” in writing
Three-syllable words like "chattering" (chat · te · ring) 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, “chattering” is worth 16 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 “chattering”
The letters in “chattering” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ratcheting.