How many syllables in “friending”?
syllables in "friending"
Word details
Syllables
2
frien · ding
Letters
9
f · r · i · e · n · d · i · n · g
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “friending”
The word “friending” contains 2 syllables, divided as frien · ding. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "friending" have?
"friending" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "friending" into syllables?
"friending" is divided into syllables as: frien · ding.
What is the Scrabble score for "friending"?
The Scrabble score for "friending" is 14 points.
Using “friending” in writing
Two-syllable words like "friending" (frien · 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, “friending” is worth 14 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 “friending”
The letters in “friending” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: infringed, refinding.