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How many syllables in “phrasing”?

2

syllables in "phrasing"

phrasing
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Word details

Syllables

2

phra · sing

Letters

8

p · h · r · a · s · i · n · g

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
h4
r1
a1
s1
i1
n1
g2

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About the word “phrasing

The word phrasing contains 2 syllables, divided as phra · sing. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "phrasing" have?

"phrasing" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "phrasing" into syllables?

"phrasing" is divided into syllables as: phra · sing.

What is the Scrabble score for "phrasing"?

The Scrabble score for "phrasing" is 14 points.

Using “phrasing” in writing

Two-syllable words like "phrasing" (phra · sing) 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, phrasing is worth 14 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 “phrasing

The letters in phrasing can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: harpings, sharping.

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