How many syllables in “moistening”?
syllables in "moistening"
Word details
Syllables
3
moi · ste · ning
Letters
10
m · o · i · s · t · e · n · i · n · g
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “moistening”
The word “moistening” contains 3 syllables, divided as moi · ste · ning. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "moistening" have?
"moistening" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "moistening" into syllables?
"moistening" is divided into syllables as: moi · ste · ning.
What is the Scrabble score for "moistening"?
The Scrabble score for "moistening" is 13 points.
Using “moistening” in writing
Three-syllable words like "moistening" (moi · ste · 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, “moistening” is worth 13 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 “moistening”
The letters in “moistening” can be rearranged to spell one other word: monetising.