How many syllables in “listening”?
syllables in "listening"
Word details
Syllables
3
li · ste · ning
Letters
9
l · i · s · t · e · n · i · n · g
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “listening”
The word “listening” contains 3 syllables, divided as li · ste · ning. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "listening" have?
"listening" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "listening" into syllables?
"listening" is divided into syllables as: li · ste · ning.
What is the Scrabble score for "listening"?
The Scrabble score for "listening" is 10 points.
Using “listening” in writing
Three-syllable words like "listening" (li · ste · ning) 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, “listening” is worth 10 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 “listening”
The letters in “listening” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: enlisting, tinseling.