How many syllables in “mutilating”?
syllables in "mutilating"
Word details
Syllables
4
mu · ti · la · ting
Letters
10
m · u · t · i · l · a · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “mutilating”
The word “mutilating” contains 4 syllables, divided as mu · ti · la · ting. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mutilating" have?
"mutilating" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "mutilating" into syllables?
"mutilating" is divided into syllables as: mu · ti · la · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "mutilating"?
The Scrabble score for "mutilating" is 13 points.
Using “mutilating” in writing
Four-syllable words like "mutilating" (mu · ti · la · ting) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “mutilating” 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 “mutilating”
The letters in “mutilating” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ultimating.