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