How many syllables in “feeding”?
syllables in "feeding"
Word details
Syllables
2
fee · ding
Letters
7
f · e · e · d · i · n · g
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “feeding”
The word “feeding” contains 2 syllables, divided as fee · ding. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "feeding" have?
"feeding" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "feeding" into syllables?
"feeding" is divided into syllables as: fee · ding.
What is the Scrabble score for "feeding"?
The Scrabble score for "feeding" is 12 points.
Using “feeding” in writing
Two-syllable words like "feeding" (fee · ding) 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, “feeding” is worth 12 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.
Anagrams of “feeding”
The letters in “feeding” can be rearranged to spell one other word: feigned.