How many syllables in “craving”?
syllables in "craving"
Word details
Syllables
2
cra · ving
Letters
7
c · r · a · v · i · n · g
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “craving”
The word “craving” contains 2 syllables, divided as cra · ving. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "craving" have?
"craving" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "craving" into syllables?
"craving" is divided into syllables as: cra · ving.
What is the Scrabble score for "craving"?
The Scrabble score for "craving" is 13 points.
Using “craving” in writing
Two-syllable words like "craving" (cra · ving) 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, “craving” is worth 13 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 “craving”
The letters in “craving” can be rearranged to spell one other word: carving.