How many syllables in “intervening”?
syllables in "intervening"
Word details
Syllables
4
in · ter · ve · ning
Letters
11
i · n · t · e · r · v · e · n · i · n · g
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “intervening”
The word “intervening” contains 4 syllables, divided as in · ter · ve · ning. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "intervening" have?
"intervening" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "intervening" into syllables?
"intervening" is divided into syllables as: in · ter · ve · ning.
What is the Scrabble score for "intervening"?
The Scrabble score for "intervening" is 15 points.
Using “intervening” in writing
Four-syllable words like "intervening" (in · ter · ve · ning) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “intervening” 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.
Anagrams of “intervening”
The letters in “intervening” can be rearranged to spell one other word: reinventing.