How many syllables in “pilfering”?
syllables in "pilfering"
Word details
Syllables
3
pil · fe · ring
Letters
9
p · i · l · f · e · r · i · n · g
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “pilfering”
The word “pilfering” contains 3 syllables, divided as pil · fe · ring. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pilfering" have?
"pilfering" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "pilfering" into syllables?
"pilfering" is divided into syllables as: pil · fe · ring.
What is the Scrabble score for "pilfering"?
The Scrabble score for "pilfering" is 15 points.
Using “pilfering” in writing
Three-syllable words like "pilfering" (pil · fe · ring) 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, “pilfering” is worth 15 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 “pilfering”
The letters in “pilfering” can be rearranged to spell one other word: prefiling.