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