How many syllables in “foundering”?
syllables in "foundering"
Word details
Syllables
3
foun · de · ring
Letters
10
f · o · u · n · d · e · r · i · n · g
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “foundering”
The word “foundering” contains 3 syllables, divided as foun · de · ring. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "foundering" have?
"foundering" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "foundering" into syllables?
"foundering" is divided into syllables as: foun · de · ring.
What is the Scrabble score for "foundering"?
The Scrabble score for "foundering" is 15 points.
Using “foundering” in writing
Three-syllable words like "foundering" (foun · de · ring) 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, “foundering” is worth 15 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 “foundering”
The letters in “foundering” can be rearranged to spell one other word: refounding.