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