How many syllables in “forbidding”?
syllables in "forbidding"
Word details
Syllables
3
for · bid · ding
Letters
10
f · o · r · b · i · d · d · i · n · g
Scrabble
18
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About the word “forbidding”
The word “forbidding” contains 3 syllables, divided as for · bid · ding. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "forbidding" have?
"forbidding" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "forbidding" into syllables?
"forbidding" is divided into syllables as: for · bid · ding.
What is the Scrabble score for "forbidding"?
The Scrabble score for "forbidding" is 18 points.
Using “forbidding” in writing
Three-syllable words like "forbidding" (for · bid · ding) 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, “forbidding” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.