How many syllables in “manufacturing”?
syllables in "manufacturing"
Word details
Syllables
5
ma · nu · fac · tu · ring
Letters
13
m · a · n · u · f · a · c · t · u · r · i · n · g
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “manufacturing”
The word “manufacturing” contains 5 syllables, divided as ma · nu · fac · tu · ring. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "manufacturing" have?
"manufacturing" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "manufacturing" into syllables?
"manufacturing" is divided into syllables as: ma · nu · fac · tu · ring.
What is the Scrabble score for "manufacturing"?
The Scrabble score for "manufacturing" is 21 points.
Using “manufacturing” in writing
"manufacturing" (ma · nu · fac · tu · ring) 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, “manufacturing” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.