How many syllables in “costing”?
syllables in "costing"
Word details
Syllables
2
co · sting
Letters
7
c · o · s · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “costing”
The word “costing” contains 2 syllables, divided as co · sting. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "costing" have?
"costing" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "costing" into syllables?
"costing" is divided into syllables as: co · sting.
What is the Scrabble score for "costing"?
The Scrabble score for "costing" is 10 points.
Using “costing” in writing
Two-syllable words like "costing" (co · sting) 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, “costing” is worth 10 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 “costing”
The letters in “costing” can be rearranged to spell one other word: gnostic.