How many syllables in “demanding”?
syllables in "demanding"
Word details
Syllables
3
de · man · ding
Letters
9
d · e · m · a · n · d · i · n · g
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “demanding”
The word “demanding” contains 3 syllables, divided as de · man · ding. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "demanding" have?
"demanding" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "demanding" into syllables?
"demanding" is divided into syllables as: de · man · ding.
What is the Scrabble score for "demanding"?
The Scrabble score for "demanding" is 14 points.
Using “demanding” in writing
Three-syllable words like "demanding" (de · man · ding) 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, “demanding” is worth 14 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 “demanding”
The letters in “demanding” can be rearranged to spell one other word: maddening.