How many syllables in “performing”?
syllables in "performing"
Word details
Syllables
3
per · for · ming
Letters
10
p · e · r · f · o · r · m · i · n · g
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “performing”
The word “performing” contains 3 syllables, divided as per · for · ming. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "performing" have?
"performing" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "performing" into syllables?
"performing" is divided into syllables as: per · for · ming.
What is the Scrabble score for "performing"?
The Scrabble score for "performing" is 18 points.
Using “performing” in writing
Three-syllable words like "performing" (per · for · 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, “performing” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “performing”
The letters in “performing” can be rearranged to spell one other word: preforming.