How many syllables in “cravening”?
syllables in "cravening"
Word details
Syllables
3
cra · ve · ning
Letters
9
c · r · a · v · e · n · i · n · g
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “cravening”
The word “cravening” contains 3 syllables, divided as cra · ve · ning. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cravening" have?
"cravening" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cravening" into syllables?
"cravening" is divided into syllables as: cra · ve · ning.
What is the Scrabble score for "cravening"?
The Scrabble score for "cravening" is 15 points.
Using “cravening” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cravening" (cra · ve · ning) 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, “cravening” is worth 15 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 “cravening”
The letters in “cravening” can be rearranged to spell one other word: caverning.