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