How many syllables in “manipulating”?
syllables in "manipulating"
Word details
Syllables
5
ma · ni · pu · la · ting
Letters
12
m · a · n · i · p · u · l · a · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
17
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About the word “manipulating”
The word “manipulating” contains 5 syllables, divided as ma · ni · pu · la · ting. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "manipulating" have?
"manipulating" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "manipulating" into syllables?
"manipulating" is divided into syllables as: ma · ni · pu · la · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "manipulating"?
The Scrabble score for "manipulating" is 17 points.
Using “manipulating” in writing
"manipulating" (ma · ni · pu · la · ting) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “manipulating” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.