How many syllables in “eliminating”?
syllables in "eliminating"
Word details
Syllables
5
e · li · mi · na · ting
Letters
11
e · l · i · m · i · n · a · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
14
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About the word “eliminating”
The word “eliminating” contains 5 syllables, divided as e · li · mi · na · ting. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "eliminating" have?
"eliminating" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "eliminating" into syllables?
"eliminating" is divided into syllables as: e · li · mi · na · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "eliminating"?
The Scrabble score for "eliminating" is 14 points.
Using “eliminating” in writing
"eliminating" (e · li · mi · na · ting) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “eliminating” 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.