How many syllables in “contaminating”?
syllables in "contaminating"
Word details
Syllables
5
con · ta · mi · na · ting
Letters
13
c · o · n · t · a · m · i · n · a · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “contaminating”
The word “contaminating” contains 5 syllables, divided as con · ta · mi · na · ting. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "contaminating" have?
"contaminating" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "contaminating" into syllables?
"contaminating" is divided into syllables as: con · ta · mi · na · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "contaminating"?
The Scrabble score for "contaminating" is 18 points.
Using “contaminating” in writing
"contaminating" (con · ta · mi · na · ting) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “contaminating” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.