How many syllables in “inaugurating”?
syllables in "inaugurating"
Word details
Syllables
5
i · nau · gu · ra · ting
Letters
12
i · n · a · u · g · u · r · a · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “inaugurating”
The word “inaugurating” contains 5 syllables, divided as i · nau · gu · ra · ting. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "inaugurating" have?
"inaugurating" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "inaugurating" into syllables?
"inaugurating" is divided into syllables as: i · nau · gu · ra · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "inaugurating"?
The Scrabble score for "inaugurating" is 14 points.
Using “inaugurating” in writing
"inaugurating" (i · nau · gu · ra · ting) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “inaugurating” is worth 14 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.