How many syllables in “oncoming”?
syllables in "oncoming"
Word details
Syllables
3
on · co · ming
Letters
8
o · n · c · o · m · i · n · g
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “oncoming”
The word “oncoming” contains 3 syllables, divided as on · co · ming. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "oncoming" have?
"oncoming" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "oncoming" into syllables?
"oncoming" is divided into syllables as: on · co · ming.
What is the Scrabble score for "oncoming"?
The Scrabble score for "oncoming" is 13 points.
Using “oncoming” in writing
Three-syllable words like "oncoming" (on · co · ming) 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, “oncoming” 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 “oncoming”
The letters in “oncoming” can be rearranged to spell one other word: gnomonic.