How many syllables in “pursuing”?
syllables in "pursuing"
Word details
Syllables
2
pur · suing
Letters
8
p · u · r · s · u · i · n · g
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “pursuing”
The word “pursuing” contains 2 syllables, divided as pur · suing. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pursuing" have?
"pursuing" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "pursuing" into syllables?
"pursuing" is divided into syllables as: pur · suing.
What is the Scrabble score for "pursuing"?
The Scrabble score for "pursuing" is 11 points.
Using “pursuing” in writing
Two-syllable words like "pursuing" (pur · suing) 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, “pursuing” is worth 11 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 “pursuing”
The letters in “pursuing” can be rearranged to spell one other word: usurping.