How many syllables in “rationing”?
syllables in "rationing"
Word details
Syllables
3
ratio · ning
Letters
9
r · a · t · i · o · n · i · n · g
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “rationing”
The word “rationing” contains 3 syllables, divided as ratio · ning. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "rationing" have?
"rationing" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "rationing" into syllables?
"rationing" is divided into syllables as: ratio · ning.
What is the Scrabble score for "rationing"?
The Scrabble score for "rationing" is 10 points.
Using “rationing” in writing
Three-syllable words like "rationing" (ratio · ning) 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, “rationing” is worth 10 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 “rationing”
The letters in “rationing” can be rearranged to spell one other word: arointing.