How many syllables in “moldering”?
syllables in "moldering"
Word details
Syllables
3
mol · de · ring
Letters
9
m · o · l · d · e · r · i · n · g
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “moldering”
The word “moldering” contains 3 syllables, divided as mol · de · ring. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "moldering" have?
"moldering" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "moldering" into syllables?
"moldering" is divided into syllables as: mol · de · ring.
What is the Scrabble score for "moldering"?
The Scrabble score for "moldering" is 13 points.
Using “moldering” in writing
Three-syllable words like "moldering" (mol · de · 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, “moldering” 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 “moldering”
The letters in “moldering” can be rearranged to spell one other word: remolding.