How many syllables in “measuring”?
syllables in "measuring"
Word details
Syllables
3
mea · su · ring
Letters
9
m · e · a · s · u · r · i · n · g
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “measuring”
The word “measuring” contains 3 syllables, divided as mea · su · ring. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "measuring" have?
"measuring" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "measuring" into syllables?
"measuring" is divided into syllables as: mea · su · ring.
What is the Scrabble score for "measuring"?
The Scrabble score for "measuring" is 12 points.
Using “measuring” in writing
Three-syllable words like "measuring" (mea · su · 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, “measuring” 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 “measuring”
The letters in “measuring” can be rearranged to spell one other word: geraniums.