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How many syllables in “interrogating”?

5

syllables in "interrogating"

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Word details

Syllables

5

in · ter · ro · ga · ting

Letters

13

i · n · t · e · r · r · o · g · a · t · i · n · g

Scrabble

15

points

Scrabble letter values

i1
n1
t1
e1
r1
r1
o1
g2
a1
t1
i1
n1
g2

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About the word “interrogating

The word interrogating contains 5 syllables, divided as in · ter · ro · ga · ting. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "interrogating" have?

"interrogating" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "interrogating" into syllables?

"interrogating" is divided into syllables as: in · ter · ro · ga · ting.

What is the Scrabble score for "interrogating"?

The Scrabble score for "interrogating" is 15 points.

Using “interrogating” in writing

"interrogating" (in · ter · ro · ga · 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, interrogating is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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