How many syllables in “evaporating”?
syllables in "evaporating"
Word details
Syllables
5
e · va · po · ra · ting
Letters
11
e · v · a · p · o · r · a · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “evaporating”
The word “evaporating” contains 5 syllables, divided as e · va · po · ra · ting. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "evaporating" have?
"evaporating" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "evaporating" into syllables?
"evaporating" is divided into syllables as: e · va · po · ra · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "evaporating"?
The Scrabble score for "evaporating" is 17 points.
Using “evaporating” in writing
"evaporating" (e · va · po · ra · 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, “evaporating” 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.