How many syllables in “embracing”?
syllables in "embracing"
Word details
Syllables
3
em · bra · cing
Letters
9
e · m · b · r · a · c · i · n · g
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “embracing”
The word “embracing” contains 3 syllables, divided as em · bra · cing. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "embracing" have?
"embracing" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "embracing" into syllables?
"embracing" is divided into syllables as: em · bra · cing.
What is the Scrabble score for "embracing"?
The Scrabble score for "embracing" is 16 points.
Using “embracing” in writing
Three-syllable words like "embracing" (em · bra · cing) 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, “embracing” 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 “embracing”
The letters in “embracing” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cambering.