How many syllables in “repining”?
syllables in "repining"
Word details
Syllables
3
re · pi · ning
Letters
8
r · e · p · i · n · i · n · g
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “repining”
The word “repining” contains 3 syllables, divided as re · pi · ning. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "repining" have?
"repining" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "repining" into syllables?
"repining" is divided into syllables as: re · pi · ning.
What is the Scrabble score for "repining"?
The Scrabble score for "repining" is 11 points.
Using “repining” in writing
Three-syllable words like "repining" (re · pi · 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, “repining” is worth 11 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 “repining”
The letters in “repining” can be rearranged to spell one other word: ripening.