How many syllables in “nutating”?
syllables in "nutating"
Word details
Syllables
3
nu · ta · ting
Letters
8
n · u · t · a · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “nutating”
The word “nutating” contains 3 syllables, divided as nu · ta · ting. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nutating" have?
"nutating" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "nutating" into syllables?
"nutating" is divided into syllables as: nu · ta · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "nutating"?
The Scrabble score for "nutating" is 9 points.
Using “nutating” in writing
Three-syllable words like "nutating" (nu · ta · ting) 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, “nutating” is worth 9 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 “nutating”
The letters in “nutating” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: attuning, taunting.