How many syllables in “edifying”?
syllables in "edifying"
Word details
Syllables
3
e · di · fying
Letters
8
e · d · i · f · y · i · n · g
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “edifying”
The word “edifying” contains 3 syllables, divided as e · di · fying. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "edifying" have?
"edifying" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "edifying" into syllables?
"edifying" is divided into syllables as: e · di · fying.
What is the Scrabble score for "edifying"?
The Scrabble score for "edifying" is 16 points.
Using “edifying” in writing
Three-syllable words like "edifying" (e · di · fying) 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, “edifying” is worth 16 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 “edifying”
The letters in “edifying” can be rearranged to spell one other word: deifying.