How many syllables in “employing”?
syllables in "employing"
Word details
Syllables
2
em · ploying
Letters
9
e · m · p · l · o · y · i · n · g
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “employing”
The word “employing” contains 2 syllables, divided as em · ploying. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "employing" have?
"employing" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "employing" into syllables?
"employing" is divided into syllables as: em · ploying.
What is the Scrabble score for "employing"?
The Scrabble score for "employing" is 17 points.
Using “employing” in writing
Two-syllable words like "employing" (em · ploying) 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, “employing” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.