How many syllables in “competing”?
syllables in "competing"
Word details
Syllables
3
com · pe · ting
Letters
9
c · o · m · p · e · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “competing”
The word “competing” contains 3 syllables, divided as com · pe · ting. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "competing" have?
"competing" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "competing" into syllables?
"competing" is divided into syllables as: com · pe · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "competing"?
The Scrabble score for "competing" is 16 points.
Using “competing” in writing
Three-syllable words like "competing" (com · pe · ting) 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, “competing” 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 “competing”
The letters in “competing” can be rearranged to spell one other word: coempting.