How many syllables in “hastening”?
syllables in "hastening"
Word details
Syllables
3
ha · ste · ning
Letters
9
h · a · s · t · e · n · i · n · g
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “hastening”
The word “hastening” contains 3 syllables, divided as ha · ste · ning. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hastening" have?
"hastening" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "hastening" into syllables?
"hastening" is divided into syllables as: ha · ste · ning.
What is the Scrabble score for "hastening"?
The Scrabble score for "hastening" is 13 points.
Using “hastening” in writing
Three-syllable words like "hastening" (ha · ste · 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, “hastening” 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.
Anagrams of “hastening”
The letters in “hastening” can be rearranged to spell one other word: naethings.