How many syllables in “lying”?
syllable in "lying"
Word details
Syllables
1
lying
Letters
5
l · y · i · n · g
Scrabble
9
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “lying”
The word “lying” contains 1 syllable, divided as lying. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lying" have?
"lying" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "lying" into syllables?
"lying" is divided into syllables as: lying.
What is the Scrabble score for "lying"?
The Scrabble score for "lying" is 9 points.
Using “lying” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "lying" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “lying” is worth 9 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 “lying”
The letters in “lying” can be rearranged to spell one other word: lingy.