How many syllables in “coming”?
syllables in "coming"
Word details
Syllables
2
co · ming
Letters
6
c · o · m · i · n · g
Scrabble
11
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “coming”
The word “coming” contains 2 syllables, divided as co · ming. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "coming" have?
"coming" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "coming" into syllables?
"coming" is divided into syllables as: co · ming.
What is the Scrabble score for "coming"?
The Scrabble score for "coming" is 11 points.
Using “coming” in writing
Two-syllable words like "coming" (co · ming) 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, “coming” is worth 11 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 “coming”
The letters in “coming” can be rearranged to spell one other word: gnomic.