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How many syllables in “crayoning”?

2

syllables in "crayoning"

crayoning
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Word details

Syllables

2

crayo · ning

Letters

9

c · r · a · y · o · n · i · n · g

Scrabble

15

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
r1
a1
y4
o1
n1
i1
n1
g2

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About the word “crayoning

The word crayoning contains 2 syllables, divided as crayo · ning. It has 9 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "crayoning" have?

"crayoning" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "crayoning" into syllables?

"crayoning" is divided into syllables as: crayo · ning.

What is the Scrabble score for "crayoning"?

The Scrabble score for "crayoning" is 15 points.

Using “crayoning” in writing

Two-syllable words like "crayoning" (crayo · ning) 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, crayoning 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.

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