How many syllables in “lowering”?
syllables in "lowering"
Word details
Syllables
3
lo · we · ring
Letters
8
l · o · w · e · r · i · n · g
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “lowering”
The word “lowering” contains 3 syllables, divided as lo · we · ring. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lowering" have?
"lowering" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "lowering" into syllables?
"lowering" is divided into syllables as: lo · we · ring.
What is the Scrabble score for "lowering"?
The Scrabble score for "lowering" is 12 points.
Using “lowering” in writing
Three-syllable words like "lowering" (lo · we · 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, “lowering” is worth 12 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 “lowering”
The letters in “lowering” can be rearranged to spell one other word: roweling.