How many syllables in “doing”?
syllables in "doing"
Word details
Syllables
2
doing
Letters
5
d · o · i · n · g
Scrabble
7
points
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About the word “doing”
The word “doing” contains 2 syllables, divided as doing. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "doing" have?
"doing" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "doing" into syllables?
"doing" is divided into syllables as: doing.
What is the Scrabble score for "doing"?
The Scrabble score for "doing" is 7 points.
Using “doing” in writing
Two-syllable words like "doing" (doing) 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, “doing” is worth 7 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “doing”
The letters in “doing” can be rearranged to spell one other word: dingo.