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