How many syllables in “cratering”?
syllables in "cratering"
Word details
Syllables
3
cra · te · ring
Letters
9
c · r · a · t · e · r · i · n · g
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “cratering”
The word “cratering” contains 3 syllables, divided as cra · te · ring. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cratering" have?
"cratering" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cratering" into syllables?
"cratering" is divided into syllables as: cra · te · ring.
What is the Scrabble score for "cratering"?
The Scrabble score for "cratering" is 12 points.
Using “cratering” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cratering" (cra · te · ring) 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, “cratering” is worth 12 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 “cratering”
The letters in “cratering” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: recrating, retracing, terracing.