How many syllables in “ingesting”?
syllables in "ingesting"
Word details
Syllables
3
in · ge · sting
Letters
9
i · n · g · e · s · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “ingesting”
The word “ingesting” contains 3 syllables, divided as in · ge · sting. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ingesting" have?
"ingesting" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "ingesting" into syllables?
"ingesting" is divided into syllables as: in · ge · sting.
What is the Scrabble score for "ingesting"?
The Scrabble score for "ingesting" is 11 points.
Using “ingesting” in writing
Three-syllable words like "ingesting" (in · ge · sting) 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, “ingesting” is worth 11 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 “ingesting”
The letters in “ingesting” can be rearranged to spell one other word: signeting.