How many syllables in “maddening”?
syllables in "maddening"
Word details
Syllables
3
mad · de · ning
Letters
9
m · a · d · d · e · n · i · n · g
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “maddening”
The word “maddening” contains 3 syllables, divided as mad · de · ning. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "maddening" have?
"maddening" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "maddening" into syllables?
"maddening" is divided into syllables as: mad · de · ning.
What is the Scrabble score for "maddening"?
The Scrabble score for "maddening" is 14 points.
Using “maddening” in writing
Three-syllable words like "maddening" (mad · de · 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, “maddening” is worth 14 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 “maddening”
The letters in “maddening” can be rearranged to spell one other word: demanding.