How many syllables in “rehearsing”?
syllables in "rehearsing"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · hear · sing
Letters
10
r · e · h · e · a · r · s · i · n · g
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “rehearsing”
The word “rehearsing” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · hear · sing. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "rehearsing" have?
"rehearsing" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "rehearsing" into syllables?
"rehearsing" is divided into syllables as: re · hear · sing.
What is the Scrabble score for "rehearsing"?
The Scrabble score for "rehearsing" is 14 points.
Using “rehearsing” in writing
Three-syllable words like "rehearsing" (re · hear · sing) 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, “rehearsing” is worth 14 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 “rehearsing”
The letters in “rehearsing” can be rearranged to spell one other word: rehearings.