How many syllables in “collapsing”?
syllables in "collapsing"
Word details
Syllables
3
col · lap · sing
Letters
10
c · o · l · l · a · p · s · i · n · g
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “collapsing”
The word “collapsing” contains 3 syllables, divided as col · lap · sing. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "collapsing" have?
"collapsing" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "collapsing" into syllables?
"collapsing" is divided into syllables as: col · lap · sing.
What is the Scrabble score for "collapsing"?
The Scrabble score for "collapsing" is 15 points.
Using “collapsing” in writing
Three-syllable words like "collapsing" (col · lap · sing) 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, “collapsing” 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 “collapsing”
The letters in “collapsing” can be rearranged to spell one other word: scalloping.