How many syllables in “crashing”?
syllables in "crashing"
Word details
Syllables
2
cras · hing
Letters
8
c · r · a · s · h · i · n · g
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “crashing”
The word “crashing” contains 2 syllables, divided as cras · hing. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "crashing" have?
"crashing" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "crashing" into syllables?
"crashing" is divided into syllables as: cras · hing.
What is the Scrabble score for "crashing"?
The Scrabble score for "crashing" is 14 points.
Using “crashing” in writing
Two-syllable words like "crashing" (cras · hing) 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, “crashing” is worth 14 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 “crashing”
The letters in “crashing” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: archings, chagrins.