How many syllables in “obeying”?
syllables in "obeying"
Word details
Syllables
2
o · beying
Letters
7
o · b · e · y · i · n · g
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “obeying”
The word “obeying” contains 2 syllables, divided as o · beying. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "obeying" have?
"obeying" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "obeying" into syllables?
"obeying" is divided into syllables as: o · beying.
What is the Scrabble score for "obeying"?
The Scrabble score for "obeying" is 13 points.
Using “obeying” in writing
Two-syllable words like "obeying" (o · beying) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “obeying” 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 “obeying”
The letters in “obeying” can be rearranged to spell one other word: biogeny.