How many syllables in “funneling”?
syllables in "funneling"
Word details
Syllables
3
fun · ne · ling
Letters
9
f · u · n · n · e · l · i · n · g
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “funneling”
The word “funneling” contains 3 syllables, divided as fun · ne · ling. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "funneling" have?
"funneling" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "funneling" into syllables?
"funneling" is divided into syllables as: fun · ne · ling.
What is the Scrabble score for "funneling"?
The Scrabble score for "funneling" is 13 points.
Using “funneling” in writing
Three-syllable words like "funneling" (fun · ne · ling) 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, “funneling” is worth 13 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.