How many syllables in “ignoring”?
syllables in "ignoring"
Word details
Syllables
3
ig · no · ring
Letters
8
i · g · n · o · r · i · n · g
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “ignoring”
The word “ignoring” contains 3 syllables, divided as ig · no · ring. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ignoring" have?
"ignoring" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "ignoring" into syllables?
"ignoring" is divided into syllables as: ig · no · ring.
What is the Scrabble score for "ignoring"?
The Scrabble score for "ignoring" is 10 points.
Using “ignoring” in writing
Three-syllable words like "ignoring" (ig · no · 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, “ignoring” is worth 10 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 “ignoring”
The letters in “ignoring” can be rearranged to spell one other word: groining.