How many syllables in “nattering”?
syllables in "nattering"
Word details
Syllables
3
nat · te · ring
Letters
9
n · a · t · t · e · r · i · n · g
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “nattering”
The word “nattering” contains 3 syllables, divided as nat · te · ring. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nattering" have?
"nattering" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "nattering" into syllables?
"nattering" is divided into syllables as: nat · te · ring.
What is the Scrabble score for "nattering"?
The Scrabble score for "nattering" is 10 points.
Using “nattering” in writing
Three-syllable words like "nattering" (nat · te · 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, “nattering” is worth 10 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 “nattering”
The letters in “nattering” can be rearranged to spell one other word: rattening.