How many syllables in “decoying”?
syllables in "decoying"
Word details
Syllables
2
de · coying
Letters
8
d · e · c · o · y · i · n · g
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “decoying”
The word “decoying” contains 2 syllables, divided as de · coying. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "decoying" have?
"decoying" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "decoying" into syllables?
"decoying" is divided into syllables as: de · coying.
What is the Scrabble score for "decoying"?
The Scrabble score for "decoying" is 15 points.
Using “decoying” in writing
Two-syllable words like "decoying" (de · coying) 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, “decoying” 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 “decoying”
The letters in “decoying” can be rearranged to spell one other word: gynecoid.