How many syllables in “littering”?
syllables in "littering"
Word details
Syllables
3
lit · te · ring
Letters
9
l · i · t · t · e · r · i · n · g
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “littering”
The word “littering” contains 3 syllables, divided as lit · te · ring. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "littering" have?
"littering" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "littering" into syllables?
"littering" is divided into syllables as: lit · te · ring.
What is the Scrabble score for "littering"?
The Scrabble score for "littering" is 10 points.
Using “littering” in writing
Three-syllable words like "littering" (lit · te · ring) 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, “littering” 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 “littering”
The letters in “littering” can be rearranged to spell one other word: retitling.