How many syllables in “hankering”?
syllables in "hankering"
Word details
Syllables
3
han · ke · ring
Letters
9
h · a · n · k · e · r · i · n · g
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “hankering”
The word “hankering” contains 3 syllables, divided as han · ke · ring. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hankering" have?
"hankering" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "hankering" into syllables?
"hankering" is divided into syllables as: han · ke · ring.
What is the Scrabble score for "hankering"?
The Scrabble score for "hankering" is 17 points.
Using “hankering” in writing
Three-syllable words like "hankering" (han · ke · 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, “hankering” is worth 17 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 “hankering”
The letters in “hankering” can be rearranged to spell one other word: harkening.