How many syllables in “recalling”?
syllables in "recalling"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · cal · ling
Letters
9
r · e · c · a · l · l · i · n · g
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “recalling”
The word “recalling” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · cal · ling. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "recalling" have?
"recalling" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "recalling" into syllables?
"recalling" is divided into syllables as: re · cal · ling.
What is the Scrabble score for "recalling"?
The Scrabble score for "recalling" is 12 points.
Using “recalling” in writing
Three-syllable words like "recalling" (re · cal · ling) 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, “recalling” is worth 12 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 “recalling”
The letters in “recalling” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cellaring.