How many syllables in “excepting”?
syllables in "excepting"
Word details
Syllables
3
ex · cep · ting
Letters
9
e · x · c · e · p · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “excepting”
The word “excepting” contains 3 syllables, divided as ex · cep · ting. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "excepting" have?
"excepting" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "excepting" into syllables?
"excepting" is divided into syllables as: ex · cep · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "excepting"?
The Scrabble score for "excepting" is 21 points.
Using “excepting” in writing
Three-syllable words like "excepting" (ex · cep · ting) 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, “excepting” is worth 21 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 “excepting”
The letters in “excepting” can be rearranged to spell one other word: expecting.