How many syllables in “investigating”?
syllables in "investigating"
Word details
Syllables
5
in · ve · sti · ga · ting
Letters
13
i · n · v · e · s · t · i · g · a · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “investigating”
The word “investigating” contains 5 syllables, divided as in · ve · sti · ga · ting. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "investigating" have?
"investigating" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "investigating" into syllables?
"investigating" is divided into syllables as: in · ve · sti · ga · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "investigating"?
The Scrabble score for "investigating" is 18 points.
Using “investigating” in writing
"investigating" (in · ve · sti · 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, “investigating” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.