How many syllables in “pushing”?
syllables in "pushing"
Word details
Syllables
2
pus · hing
Letters
7
p · u · s · h · i · n · g
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “pushing”
The word “pushing” contains 2 syllables, divided as pus · hing. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pushing" have?
"pushing" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "pushing" into syllables?
"pushing" is divided into syllables as: pus · hing.
What is the Scrabble score for "pushing"?
The Scrabble score for "pushing" is 13 points.
Using “pushing” in writing
Two-syllable words like "pushing" (pus · hing) 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, “pushing” 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 “pushing”
The letters in “pushing” can be rearranged to spell one other word: gunship.